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

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 & Cost Accounting

Prepare inventory reconciliations and inventory roll-forwards.
Assist with inventory valuation and inventory reserve calculations.
Analyze PPV, WOV, standard cost, and inventory variances.
Support annual standard cost updates and periodic standard cost maintenance.
Assist with inventory transaction reviews and costing analysis.
Prepare inventory and COGS reporting for management.

Operational Support

Support warehouse cycle count and annual field inventory audit programs.
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Manufacturing to investigate inventory and costing issues.
Review inventory transactions for accuracy and completeness.

Controls & Compliance

Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
Support SOX compliance and internal control documentation.
Ensure accounting activities comply with US GAAP and company policies.

Reporting & Process Improvement

Assist with recurring management reporting related to inventory, COGS, and operational metrics.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

2–5 years of accounting experience.
Manufacturing, inventory accounting, or cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
Experience with month-end close and account reconciliations.
Experience supporting audits and internal controls preferred.
CPA preferred

Skills

Strong Excel skills.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Strong reconciliation and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Continuous improvement mindset.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Other Disclosures

ATEC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state or local laws. Further, ATEC will make reasonable accommodations that are necessary to comply with disability discrimination laws.

For roles based in the United States that require access to hospital facilities, must be eligible for and maintain credentials at all required hospitals, including meeting any applicable physical requirements or vaccination requirements (including the COVID-19 vaccine, as applicable).

At this time, ATEC Spine does not sponsor employment visas for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Salary Range

Alphatec Spine, Inc. complies with state and federal wage and hour laws and compensation depends upon candidate’s qualifications, education, skill set, years of experience, and internal equity. $90,000 - $110,000 Full-Time annual salary

Staff Accountant

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