Senior Cost Accountant (Inventory & Standard Costing)

Senior Cost Accountant – Inventory & Standard Costing Ensures the integrity of inventory valuation and manufacturing costing through in-depth analysis of inventory transactions, standard costs, and production variances. Partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, IT, and Finance to strengthen inventory controls, govern cost-related master data (BOMs and routings), and proactively troubleshoot and correct ERP transactional issues. Responsibilities Transactional Integrity & Troubleshooting – Review inventory and manufacturing transactions; investigate variances and resolve exceptions to ensure accurate accounting. Troubleshoot ERP (Oracle) issues and execute/coordinate transaction corrections, documenting root cause and corrective action. Inventory Controls – Lead cycle counts and physical inventories; reconcile results, investigate variances, and drive corrective actions. Standard Costing & Master Data Governance – Maintain standard costs (cost updates/cost roll), validate key inputs (BOMs, routings, rates/overhead), assess impacts to inventory and COGS, and govern changes, ensuring controls/documentation and resolving master data issues. Close, Reconciliations & Reporting – Prepare/review inventory account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items, prepare/post inventory-related journal entries, and support an accurate, on-time period-end close. Analytics, Compliance & Continuous Improvement – Analyze cost drivers (Absorption, yield/scrap, E&O), communicate insights and recommendations, support SOX/internal/external audits, and partner cross-functionally to remediate control gaps and improve processes and transactional discipline. Qualifications Experience supporting manufacturing/operations and understanding inventory flows, work orders, and production transactions, including the master data (BOMs/routings) that drives costs. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, complex formulas) and ability to turn large data sets into clear, actionable insights. Strong ERP experience (Oracle preferred), including standard costing fundamentals, and ability to research issues, identify root causes, and coordinate transactional corrections. Effective communication across Finance and Operations; ability to influence process and master data governance. Comfortable supporting audits; experience with BI/reporting tools (Tableau and/or Hyperion is a plus). Bachelor’s degree and 5–8 years of related experience. Benefits & Perks A front row seat to life‑changing CGM technology; full comprehensive benefits program; growth opportunities on a global scale; access to career development through in‑house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement; an exciting, innovative, industry‑leading organization committed to employees, customers, and communities. Travel required 0–15%. Location & Work Arrangements Work from home; no assigned workstation. Live within commuting distance of assigned Dexcom site (typically 75 miles/120 km). Expected on site at least 2 days per week. EEO Statement Dexcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Salary $78,900.00 – $131,500.00 Additional Information Dexcom’s mission is to improve health on a global scale by pioneering innovative consumer health technology and continually reinventing biosensing experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr