Corporate Accountant

Alphatec Spine Inc

Carlsbad, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Balance Sheet, Corporate Policies, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Documentation, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Fundamental Analysis, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inventory Costing, Inventory Costs, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Management, Inventory Transactions, Journal Entries, Management Reporting, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Cost, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Medical Equipment, Mentoring, Metrics, Operational Support, Process Improvement, Product Costing, Production Costing, Public Accounting, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Sales Operations, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Supply Chain Operations, Training/Teaching, Warehousing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Carlsbad, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

The Corporate Accountant supports the Company''s inventory and manufacturing accounting processes through journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and month-end close activities. This role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance to ensure accurate inventory valuation, product costing, and financial reporting. The position also supports SOX compliance, internal controls, inventory audits, and continuous process improvement within a fast-paced medical device manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to expand into inventory and cost accounting. We welcome candidates with backgrounds in public accounting, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, audit, corporate accounting, financial analysis, or inventory and cost accounting experience. We''re looking for someone with strong accounting fundamentals, analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to learn. We provide training and mentorship to help you build expertise in manufacturing and cost accounting while offering opportunities for career growth across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Month-End Close & General Accounting

  • Prepare and post journal entries related to inventory, cost of goods sold, reserves, accruals, and other assigned accounts.
  • Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations with supporting documentation.
  • Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
  • Perform account analyses and explain monthly balance fluctuations.

Inventory & Manufacturing Accounting

  • Prepare inventory reconciliations and inventory roll-forwards.
  • Assist with inventory valuation and inventory reserve calculations.
  • Analyze inventory and manufacturing cost variances, including purchase price, production, and standard cost variances, to support financial reporting and operational decision-making.
  • Support annual standard cost updates and ongoing standard cost maintenance.
  • Review inventory transactions for accuracy and completeness, and assist with related costing analyses.
  • Prepare recurring inventory, cost of goods sold, and manufacturing cost analyses for management reporting.

Operational Support

  • Support warehouse cycle count and annual field inventory audit programs (may involve occasional travel to plant/warehouse sites; standard PPE provided).
  • Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing to investigate inventory and costing issues.

Controls & Compliance

  • Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Support SOX compliance and internal control documentation.
  • Ensure accounting activities comply with U.S. GAAP and Company policies.

Reporting & Process Improvement

  • Assist with recurring management reporting related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and operational metrics.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency, including through the use of automation and AI-powered tools.
  • Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

About the Company

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Alphatec Spine Inc