Cost Accountant - Manufacturing

• Identifies system and user errors, performs in-depth research to determine cause, and takes proper steps to resolve issues.

• Interacts with multiple departments resolving issues and supporting processes related to inventory management.

• Acts as a primary liaison with the IT department to perform testing, verification, and issue resolution during development projects related to inventory systems.

• Directly participates in various aspects of the month-end close process as it relates to inventory.

• Prepares month-end journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Maintain a complete system for Inventory Control that provides consistent, reliable, and timely information to management for decision-making that is flexible and dynamic enough to evolve with changing business needs.

• The Inventory Accountant will review the Bill of Materials for accuracy.

• Perform duties for month-end close, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations and analysis of results.

• Prepare documentation per internal control requirements.

• Coordinate cross-functionally with other departments on business objectives.

• Participate in cycle count audits and physical inventories.

• Develop, update, and document business processes to maintain and strengthen inventory accounting activity.

• Identify and implement continuous improvements to processes and controls in support of the organization; collaborate with other stakeholders in the company to partner and execute projects and initiatives as needed.

• Provide management with accurate and timely information necessary to make strategic and operating decisions.

• Work with Inventory programs to capture production data for inventory management.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

• 1-2 years of Warehouse/Manufacturing experience

• 2-3 years of accounting/finance experience required

• Proven understanding of an inventory control process in a manufacturing industry

• Demonstrated skills needed to: coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts, investigate cycle count variances, and resolve issues

• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs (i.e. Excel, Outlook, Teams).

• CPA or CMA certifications preferred.

• SQL or Power BI reporting experience preferred.

• Flexibility to work occasional overtime as needed.

• Understanding of Inventory, Sales Orders, and Purchase Orders

• Quick learner of software applications used in accounting

• Demonstrates a can-do and will-do attitude

• ERP system experience preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Attention to detail and willingness to follow through

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Self-starter with a successful record of working independently as well as working closely with team members

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