Inventory Cost Accountant

Inventory Cost Accountant

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· 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 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 in accordance with 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 process and controls in support of the organization; collaborate with other stakeholders in the company to partner and execute on projects and initiatives as needed.

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

· Provide support on ad-hoc requests and special projects.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

· Work with Inventory programs to capture production data for inventory management

Inventory Cost Accountant Qualifications:

· Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance.

· 1-2 years 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Evansville, IN: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person