Senior Cost Accountant- Lancaster, PA
Dentsply Sirona
Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona’s global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.
**Bringing out the best in people**
As advanced as dentistry is today, we are dedicated to making it even better. Our people have a passion for innovation and are committed to applying it to improve dental care. We live and breathe high performance, working as one global team, bringing out the best in each other for the benefit of dental patients, and the professionals who serve them. If you want to grow and develop as a part of a team that is shaping an industry, then we’re looking for the best to join us.
Working at Dentsply Sirona you are able to:
**Develop faster** - with our commitment to the best professional development.
**Perform better** - as part of a high-performance, empowering culture.
**Shape an industry** - with a market leader that continues to drive innovation.
**Make a difference** -by helping improve oral health worldwide.
The Sr. Cost Accountant reports directly to the Cost Accounting Manager. The Sr. Cost Accountant is responsible for supporting all costing and inventory activities of the distribution center. In addition, this person will be a business partner of the Operations Site Lead and will also collaborate with the Supply Chain FP&A Logistics lead, and General Accounting as well as global intercompany partners.
+ Act as business partner for Operation Lead in support of the distribution center activities including reporting, analysis, forecasting/budgeting and decision-making.
+ Ensure strong team commitment towards operational collaboration.
+ Responsible for :
+ Accurate costing of product and services and ERP input thru standardized methodology including all new product costing and the annual costing updates and reviews in addition to any required modeling for both 3rd party and I/C vendors. (Includes transfer pricing).
+ Accurate costing and analysis of the DS repair COE and other refurbishment activities, if applicable and the support of the ERP repair module.
+ Master Data Management(MDM) in SAP including input and thru collaboration with cross functional resources
+ Effective and efficient operation of the sites internal control system in accordance with all corporate policies and Sarbanes and Oxley related to costing, inventory and other designated distribution assets and processes.
+ Monthly departmental and variance reporting to FP&A and Warehouse Management.
+ Proper documentation and approvals for inventory related transactions i.e. E&O, Inventory Adjustments, etc.
+ Oversight of:
+ Calculation of annual revaluation for budget and actual scenarios and related roll off of such revaluation.
+ Month-end close activities including the creation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and expense reviews related to product cost, warranties, sales cut-off, inventory, and distribution costs.
+ ERP production data and systems related to Supply Chain modules while ensuring that the operations team is properly recording and reporting related transactions including inventory, capital expenses, GRNI (in collaboration with GBS).
+ Analysis including purchase price variances, scrap and inventory adjustments plus the understanding of the detailed transactions
+ E&O Calculation and analysis while providing guidance and support in the reduction of E&O in coordination with FP&A.
+ LIFO calculation and analysis as required by CFAM, if applicable
+ LCNRV calculation.
+ Acts as the ERP knowledge expert and provides guidance concerning data and system requirements
+ Act as a DOA approver as designated by the approval matrix.
+ Acts as a liaison between Engineering, S&OP, Procurement, Manufacturing, Distribution and Marketing, when necessary, to ensure effective and efficient processes involving BOM-type inventory logistics to ensure accuracy in product costing, expense recognition, balance sheet and efficient processing of inventory related transactions.
+ Acts as an active participant for any ERP/software implementations and upgrades.
+ Shared oversight with Inventory Operations team:
+ Annual physical inventory procedures and internal controls thru close collaboration with the local warehouse as required and creation/submission of related documentation
+ Cycle counting procedures thru close collaboration with the local warehouse who perform the counts
+ Partners with:
+ Supply Chain FP&A and other business partners concerning ad hoc analysis, budgeting, forecasting, metrics and other reporting.
+ Intercompany partners concerning purchases, sales, warranties, returns, repairs, and transfer pricing.
+ GBS concerning GRNI reconciliations and other Medius Flow coding or research activities.
+ Local Accounting lead in the 1) proper maintenance, safe guarding, and accounting of the company’s assets including PP&E related to the DC and inventory and 2) the accurate and timely preparation of financial reporting
+ Procurement as a source for Intercompany purchase trade agreement data i.e. established transfer price
+ Remains current on policies and procedures including Corporate Finance Accounting Manual (CFAM), Sarbanes and Oxley (SOX), US GAAP, and DS best practices and ensures site compliance
+ Assist in ad-hoc projects, analysis and data requests as necessary i.e. Global Exposure, N&O, Internal/External auditor request, etc.
+ Perform reconciliations as needed.
**Education:**
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting
Certifications/Licensing:
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), preferred
**Years and Type of Experience:**
• At least 3-6 years of experience in cost accounting, and / or related experience in a manufacturing or distribution center environment
• Prior management experience preferred.
**Key Required Skills, Knowledge and Capabilities:**
• In-depth understanding of costing methodologies
• Production and Processing – Operational knowledge of inputs, outputs, raw material, labor, waste, quality control and techniques for maximizing the manufacture and distribution of good with accurate costs
• Must display interpersonal skills and ability to interact with management, co-workers and others in a professional and tactful manner.
• Firm knowledge of policies and practices involved in financial management, accounting principles/procedures, and capital project evaluation.
• Knowledge of principles and practices involved in the implementation of audit standards with heavy emphasis on SOX and internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Teamwork, Flexibility, and ability to multi-task.
Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in Dentsply Sirona.
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