Senior Cost Accountant

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Job Description

Reporting to:

The Sr. Cost Accountant will report to the Plant Controller in Madison.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Fiscal Close:

• Run various reports required for fiscal close
• Prepare and enter month JE's associated with inventory and COGS accounts
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations with supporting documentation
• Work with different departments to gather information necessary for fiscal close

Standard Costs

• Reviewing of new standards and activation of costs in Foreign entities
• Assist the Plant Controller with variance analysis related to capitalized variances

Inventory:

• Ownership of Perpetual Inventory for multiple entities
• Assist with research on general inventory questions.
• Analyze and assist with the quarterly DHL to AX reconciliation.

Business Support:

• Maintain relationships with various business partners
• Preparation of required SOX and audit schedules
• Maintain document controls, processes and procedures needed to ensure SOX compliance
• Assist with and ensure successful audits.
• Ensure process integrity within Manufacturing Inventory and Inter-Company Inventory while working with cross-functional peers to resolve process issues.

Qualifications:

a. Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 2-3 years Experience as a staff accountant or cost accountant
• Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, sum-ifs, etc.) and other MS Office products is required.
• Strong accounting knowledge with a high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate findings into relevant, actionable recommendations/processes.
• Strong organization, planning, and tactical execution abilities.
• Team player with proven ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Highly committed, results-oriented self-starter with a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership for driving assignments to closure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable interacting with business teams and leadership.
• Ability to work on their own initiative, part of a team, and be forward thinking.

To qualify for this position, candidates must be able to furnish proof that they are authorized to work in the country they are applying on a permanent basis without sponsorship.

EEO Statement

At Accuray, our commitment to patient-first outcomes drives an inclusive and collaborative work environment where the best ideas rise to the top - and everyone works to push them further. We value diversity in both the professional and personal backgrounds of our employees, as this variety adds rich energy to every team, every project and every work day. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin - including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Accuray Pay Transparency Statement:

Accuray pay ranges vary based on work location. As a part of the total compensation package, this role may be eligible for the Accuray Bonus Plan or a role-specific commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. Recruiters can share more detail during the hiring process. Each candidate's compensation offer will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, geography, experience, skills, future potential and internal pay parity.