What Accounting contributes to Cardinal Health Finance oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets.
Accounting establishes and maintains accounting policies and controls, completes technical research, safeguards the organization's assets and ensures accuracy of accounting and financial records in accordance with accounting standards.
Job Summary
The Cost Accountant reports to the Site Controller and provides support to plant departments in matters of cost, budget, and inventory control and assists in analyzing standard costs and budget variances. This is an onsite role requiring 5 days per week at our plant in Greenwood, SC.
Responsibilities
Follow all ISO standards, GMP, OSHA and plant policies and procedures
Perform Monthly financial closing, analysis, and reporting
Prepare General Ledger journal entries, analyze and review General Ledger during month-end close
Variance development and projection
Assist in Annual Budget Preparation
Maintain site?s standard costs and analyze budget spending variances
Analyze labor and material variances
Analyze Cycle Counts and Physical Inventory results
Provides support to plant departments in matters of cost, budget, and inventory control
Prepares cost analysis and information for manufacturing purposes
Perform monthly and quarterly account reconciliations per corporate guidelines and submit to site Controller for review and signature. May include research of non-standard transactions
Participate in annual physical inventory
Maintain fixed asset system (process place in service submissions, disposals, etc.) as needed including coordination of Fixed Asset cycle counts
Maintain AUC Capital spend tracking and forecasting
Validate cost reduction savings and maintain tracking report
Participates in monthly forecast requests as needed
May perform some general accounting duties including:
BPCS vendor setup and maintenance
Track and expedite vendor return credit memos
Track and report salvage activity
Prepares special product costs, reports and other ad hoc requests as required
Qualifications
Bachelor?s degree in Accounting or related field, preferred, or equivalent experience preferred
4+ years' experience in related field (Costing or Budgetary), preferred
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 5/25/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate?s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio, Cardinal Health, Inc. (NYSE: CAH) is a distributor of pharmaceuticals, a global manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, and a provider of performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities.We are a crucial link between the clinical and operational sides of healthcare, delivering end-to-end solutions and data-driving insights that advance healthcare and improve lives every day. With deep partnerships, diverse perspectives and innovative digital solutions, we build connections across the continuum of care. With more than 50 years of experience, we seize the opportunity to address healthcare's most complicated challenges – now, and in the future.As a global, growing company, we’re able to offer rewarding careers that let you make a positive impact on our customers and communities.
