Cost Accountant

Acute Care Technology

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.

The Acute Care Technology division of ZOLL Medical Corporation develops and delivers innovative lifesaving products and software solutions to EMS, hospital, public safety, and military customers globally. Products include AEDs, trauma kits, ventilators, temperature

management solutions, and more. Our dedicated employees take pride in their commitment to improving patient outcomes while delivering world-class customer service.

At ZOLL, you won't just have a job. You'll have a career—and a purpose.

Join our team. It's a great time to be a part of ZOLL!

Due to the on‑site requirements of this position, applicants are expected to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the designated work location (Pawtucket, RI). This role does not offer relocation. 

ZOLL Medical does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need ZOLL immigration sponsorship (e.g. H1B, TN, STEM, OPT, etc.) either now or in the future.

Job Summary
The Cost Accountant is responsible for maintaining detailed standard costs in the Company's ERP system while providing COGS Variance analysis, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing and support various projects related to inventory and cost.

Essential Functions

• Create monthly costs entries for General Ledger closings and reconciliations.

• Prepare account analysis reports pertaining to cost and inventory including postings, balancing, and reconciliation to the General Ledger and subsidiary accounts.

• Run WO/MO weekly, research variance and fix if needed.

• Run weekly PPV, Yield, Rework, Floor stock, scrap, revalue std, INV Adj and analyze variances.

• Run GL vs perpetual pre close and post close, reconcile, research, reclass or fix WO.

• Month-End: Reconcile INV Batch, INV in transit (BTP JE), download and prepare WIP Accrual JE and INV usage tax JE.

• Download, analyze INV receipts report and prepare Material OH Reclass.

• Variance Scrap Reclass and Expire items scrap reclass to E&O.

• Monitor weekly fluctuations and activity regarding inventory transactions and COGS variances.

• Analyze Freight in/out, material usage for warranty and outside service charges.

• Work with Operations to review usage adjustment, and timely disposition.

• Track and reconcile units used for evaluations, outside vendor and prepare quarterly E&O review.

• Prepare and analyze manufacturing department expenses for monthly reviews.

• Monitor inventory transactions, analyze inventory reports, and review standard costs.

• Work extensively with manufacturing personnel in order to control/analyze standard costs for materials, labor and overhead.

• Work with manufacturing to collect data for materials, labor and overhead.

• Establish, input and control financial inventory flow and standard reevaluations.

• Manage inventory tracking, inventory control and direct labor cost and absorption analysis.

• Comply with all policies and standards.

• Any other job responsibilities as assigned by management and subject to modification.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Accounting, Finance or related field required

• 5+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance including 2-3 years in a manufacturing environment with Standard Cost experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple tasks simultaneously and manage multiple deadlines

• Excellent follow-through and meticulous eye for detail

• Strong team player willing to share responsibility to accomplish goals

• Computer skills, including Excel, are required.

• Great Plains/Dynamics preferred, but not required

Preferred Languages

• English - Advanced

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing - Occasionally

• Walking - Occasionally

• Sitting - Constantly

• Talking - Occasionally

• Hearing - Occasionally

• Repetitive Motions - Frequently

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

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The annual salary for this position is:

$81,900.00 to $122,800.00

Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at www.zollbenefits.com.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.