Cost Accountant (4092)
US-Leland, NC
General & Administration – Finance /
Fixed Term /
Hybrid
At Amyris, we value that everyone’s career journey is unique and authentic to who they are. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply and grow alongside us! You may be just the right candidate for this or other open roles.
The Cost Accountant is responsible for preparing and reviewing inventory reconciliations, creating journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and supporting period-end close and audit. This role requires strong technical accounting skills in cost analysis, inventory management, financial reporting, and ERP systems (SAP FI/CO preferred).
The ideal candidate has both public and private accounting experience, hands-on ERP expertise, and a deep understanding of cost control processes. This is a key position within the core Supply Chain Accounting group, requiring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by preparing and reviewing journal entries related to accruals, deferrals, reclasses as well as recurring entries.
- Record and reconcile advances to suppliers, prepaids, payroll expense and other monthly accruals.
- Generate and analyze financial reports to support period-end reporting and audit requirements, including roll forward schedule.
- Create, support, and present key reports for management to help drive timely business decisions.
- Compile inventory reports monthly from multiple sources and identify variances from SAP.
- Assist with Job Process reconciliations.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations to analyze the completeness and accuracy of financial accounts in line with accounting standards as well as internal controls and compliance guidelines.
- Maintain clear documentation to support financial movements in inventory.
- Collaborate with other groups within the accounting function and supply chain.
- Participate and give input related to process improvement efforts across accounting and supply chain activities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, or related programs
- 3+ years of recent experience as a Cost Accountant, corporate accountant, or similar role
- Hands-on SAP FI/CO experience, including use of SAP T-Codes for cost analysis, inventory reconciliation, and financial reporting
- Experience with US GAAP and internal controls / SOX Compliance
- Hands on experience with enterprise software applications
- Advanced Excel proficiency: Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIF, Power Query, and financial modeling
- Strong communication skills and ability to present financial data effectively
- Detail oriented
- Inquisitive approach to process improvement and financial performance improvement
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in manufacturing plants (e.g.: Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Fermentation).
- Prior experience with cost analysis (actuals vs. budget, prior year, standard costs).
- Experience with gross margin analysis by product.
- Experience of managing prepaids/advances and payroll & benefits.
Amyris is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
The pay range for this role is $ 65,000 to $105,000. Salary offers are made based on internal equity and market analysis, and will vary based on the candidate’s skills, depth of experience and specific work location.
Amyris is committed to providing a diverse array of inclusive benefits and perks to support employees and their families’ wellbeing including access to robust healthcare, mental wellness benefits, family leave, discounted fitness memberships, education reimbursement, generous product discounts, flexible paid time off, 17 paid holidays, 10 paid sick days, and additional paid time off including 3 volunteer days, and bereavement.
