Inventory Accountant

Description:

Job Description:

The Inventory Accountant will be responsible for developing, implementing, and assisting in the daily operations of maintaining the costs of the company. The cost accountant will produce timely cost reports, update costs on new products, produce gross profit reports, and analyze cost variances. The position is for an Inventory Accountant, but the duties are varied and include helping the Controller with various projects and back up to other accounting functions. The person filling this position must be adaptable to ever changing business environments and departmental need changes.

INVENTORY CONTROL

1.Participates in inventory process and daily audits; researches and resolves inventory discrepancies.

2.Perform reporting activities on labor and overhead absorption, efficiency, PPV, inventory metrics and other metrics to ensure timing and accuracy of rates and gross margins

3.Manage annual physical inventory and monthly cycle count program.

4.Assure inventory policies are followed

5.Maintain the integrity and accuracy of product cost data

6.Develop and monitor manufacturing overhead and labor rates

ANALYZE

1.Monitor and review direct material price changes and impact to margins

2.Monitor and review obsolete/slow moving inventory and reserve requirements

3.Provide cost estimating for new and existing products and participate in cost reduction initiatives

4.Prepare actual vs budget variance explanations

OTHER

1.Assist Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions

2.Assist with related special projects as required

3.Perform other related duties as assigned by management

4.Participate in monthly and yearly closing process including journal entry preparation and account reconciliation

5.Prepare and analyze specific accounting statements and reports to assist in the preparation of financial statements, tax reports, and other internal and external reports as required

Skills:

accounts payable, accounts receivable

Top Skills Details:

accounts payable, accounts receivable

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Must Have's:

2+ years of inventory/cost accounting experience

Preferred:

4+ years of inventory/cost accounting experience

2+ years of working in an ERP

Experience Level:

Expert Level

About Aston Carter:

At Aston Carter, we??re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions ?? from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients?? capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today??s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call or email for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.