Staff Cost Accountant
Role Overview
The Staff Cost Accountant supports the month-end close process and cost accounting function by preparing journal entries, reconciling inventory, analyzing excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory, closing manufacturing work orders, and coordinating recurring review meetings with cross-functional stakeholders.
This role requires strong attention to detail, familiarity with cost accounting principles, and the ability to collaborate with operations, finance, and supply chain teams.
Key Skills for This Role
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Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or cost accounting environment.
- Working knowledge of standard costing, inventory accounting, and month-end close processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; Oracle ERP experience required.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple deadlines.
- Compensation
- The salary for this role will range from 62,400.00 - 93,300.00 USD annual based on full-time employment. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to location, relevant skills, training, experience, education, etc.
- Certain roles may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation and/or long-term incentives. Incentives could be discretionary or non-discretionary depending on the plan.
- Novanta supports all aspects of your life’s needs. This position provides a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits to make your quality of life better.
- Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.
- Please call +1 781-266-5700 if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.
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