Inventory & Cost Accounting Manager

Vera Therapeutics, Inc.

Inventory & Cost Accounting Manager at Vera Therapeutics overseeing cost accounting and inventory management functions. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support accounting activities.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeBrisbane • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a strong business partner relationship with the Supply Chain Manufacturing, Quality, and Process Development functions.
Prepare and manage cost accounting month-end close journal entries for prepaid manufacturing costs, raw materials, work-in-process and finished goods inventories, and cost of sales while maintaining subledger accounts, reconciliations to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.
Own Inventory and COGS analytics and reporting, including development and maintenance of margin and variance analyses to support business decision-making.
Support other month end close journal entries and reconciliations as opportunities arise.
Work directly with contract manufacturing, supply chain, quality, internal & external audit to ensure accurate inventory, existence, valuation, and reporting completeness.
Assist with SOX efforts in documenting and performing key controls in areas of responsibility.
Represent inventory & cost accounting related to ERP and system enhancements and process improvements to strengthen data accuracy, automation, and internal controls.
Continuously evaluate processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Maintain up to date accounting policies and desk procedures to drive operational efficiency.
Assist with annual audits and quarterly reviews, preparing audit schedules, and other audit requests.
Maintain a thorough and current understanding of general ledger structure and ensure integrity and accuracy of financial data.
Potentially provide support for other functions such as revenue accounting, special projects, initiatives, and ad-hoc analyses, as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
5+ years of relevant experience in biotech and/or pharmaceutical industry.
Strong working knowledge of system processes, internal controls, GAAP and SOX regulations.
Strong project management skills with the ability to anticipate events, prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and growth-oriented environment.
Strong communication, project management, and organizational skills.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently as well as a collaborative team player.
Self-starter, proactive, and willing to learn.
Strong Excel skills.
Experience working as a contract manufacturing sponsor with inventory & cost accounting in the pharmaceutical industry, a plus.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), preferred.
Experience with NetSuite, preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal-opportunity employer
Fair and equitable compensation practices
Market competitive total compensation packages

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost accountinginventory analyticsCOGS reportingGAAP complianceSOX documentationfinancial data integritymargin analysisvariance analysisproject managementExcel

Soft Skills

communicationorganizational skillsanalytical skillsattention to detailindependent workcollaborative teamworkproactive attitudeself-starterability to prioritizeability to meet deadlines

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)