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Senior Cost Accountant - MSD Operations

Hillsboro, Oregon, USAFull-time2026-09-17 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid

Core

Senior Cost Accountant supporting Thermo Fisher Scientific's Electron Microscopy business, owning cost accounting and month-end close activities for three U.S. manufacturing sites.

Role type

Senior Cost Accountant (Manufacturing Finance)

Builds

Financial reports, cost analyses, and operational insights for manufacturing partners.

Domain

Manufacturing / Industrial Finance

Required skills

Cost accounting, Month-end close, Standard costing, Variance analysis, Inventory valuation, ERP systems, Financial reporting, Internal controls

Preferred skills

QAD, Oracle Hyperion, Automation, AI, Process improvement

Technologies

QAD, Oracle Hyperion, Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Own cost- and inventory-related month-end close activities for three U.S. manufacturing sites; Own standard costing activities including annual standard cost update; Analyze and explain manufacturing variances; Support accurate inventory valuation and controls; Partner cross-functionally to identify cost-saving opportunities; Drive continuous improvement using automation and AI; Ensure compliance with accounting standards and audit requirements.