Senior Cost Accountant

Position Summary:

The Senior Cost Accountant will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, reconciling account balances, and providing support for cost accounting activities. This role will require strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and knowledge of accounting principles.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare assigned account reconciliations and related analysis on a monthly/quarterly basis to identify potential discrepancies in account balances
• Prepare assigned fluctuation analysis with explanations for trended numbers
• Prepare labor and overhead allocation journal entries and perform related analysis on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in inventory/COGS entries, documents, and reports.
• Calculate and analyze the Excess & Obsolete Inventory Reserve
• Track, analyze and report inventory valuations, ensure valued inventories have accurate quantities and are properly valued in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare and analyze monthly reclass journal entries between COGS, R&D and SGA.
• Prepare fluctuation analysis with explanations for material, labor, and overhead COGS in financial statements.
• Participate in quarterly review procedures and annual audit by providing information and responding to auditor requests and inquiries.
• Prepare supporting schedules for assigned areas for 10Q/10K filings and maintain/track financial statement closing checklists.
• Monitor compliance with GAAP and company procedures, identifying and communicating any accounting, financial, or control issues to management.
• Provide financial support to users as required and assist with any other projects as needed.
• Develop and maintain cost accounting processes and ensure compliance with SOX 404B.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Experience in either Life Sciences, Manufacturing & Production environments is highly preferred. 
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in financial statement closing, cost accounting, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Proficient in MS Excel and other financial software systems such as Oracle.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to accurately reconcile accounts and identify discrepancies.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

The pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.San Carlos, CA $85,000—$125,000 USDThe pay range is listed and actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.Remote USA$77,500—$110,000 USD

OUR OPPORTUNITY

Natera™ is a global leader in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, dedicated to oncology, women’s health, and organ health. Our aim is to make personalized genetic testing and diagnostics part of the standard of care to protect health and enable earlier and more targeted interventions that lead to longer, healthier lives.

The Natera team consists of highly dedicated statisticians, geneticists, doctors, laboratory scientists, business professionals, software engineers and many other professionals from world-class institutions, who care deeply for our work and each other. When you join Natera, you’ll work hard and grow quickly. Working alongside the elite of the industry, you’ll be stretched and challenged, and take pride in being part of a company that is changing the landscape of genetic disease management.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive Benefits - Employee benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans for eligible employees and their dependents. Additionally, Natera employees and their immediate families receive free testing in addition to fertility care benefits. Other benefits include pregnancy and baby bonding leave, 401k benefits, commuter benefits and much more. We also offer a generous employee referral program!

For more information, visit www.natera.com.

Natera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and inclusiv