JT546 - SR COST ACCOUNTANT

QUALITY CONSULTING GROUP, a leader in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical devices, and manufacturing industry, is looking for a talented, highly motivated and enthusiastic to join our team. In this role, you’ll work with a highly enthusiastic team, contributing in a world-class manufacturing industry in Puerto Rico & USA.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and support the company’s cost accounting system, ensuring costs are properly allocated according to established accounting procedures.
• Collect, analyze, and report cost data related to materials, labor, equipment, depreciation, repairs, assembly, manufacturing operations, and other operating expenses.
• Develop and maintain accounting instructions, processes, and documentation for new and existing activities.
• Investigate cost structures and identify opportunities to improve cost accuracy, efficiency, and reporting.
• Develop unit costs and support pricing analysis for new services, products, and manufacturing activities.
• Prepare financial reports comparing budgeted costs versus actual expenses and investigate significant variances.
• Prepare profitability analyses and other financial analyses for existing and projected products, services, and projects.
• Use Excel, SAP, and Power BI to analyze data, develop reports, identify trends, and communicate financial information.
• Support manufacturing and project management teams with cost analysis, financial information, and recommendations.
• Participate in projects involving cost accounting, financial processes, systems, and business improvements from planning through implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, reporting methods, and overall efficiency.
• Provide recommendations based on detailed financial and operational analysis.
• Collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, Project Management, and other stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
• Communicate financial results, project status, issues, and recommendations to internal stakeholders and management.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and knowledge sharing to less-experienced team members when required.
• May coordinate or manage assigned projects, including planning, delegation, follow-up, and review of deliverables.
• Ensure work is completed in accordance with company policies, procedures, and applicable accounting requirements.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration with an Accounting concentration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles and practices.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting projects, process improvements, or project management activities.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with SAP and Power BI.
• Ability to develop, interpret, and present financial and operational reports.
• Experience analyzing budgets, actual expenses, cost variances, profitability, and cost structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through complex financial and operational issues.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision and determine appropriate approaches to complex assignments.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluent in English; ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, management, and external partners.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build consensus.
• Knowledge of project management principles and experience managing or supporting projects.
• Ability to provide recommendations for improvements to processes, systems, and reporting.
• Experience providing guidance, coaching, or training to other employees is preferred.
• 1st shift and on site