THE ROLE
This Inventory & Cost Accountant will play a key role within our Accounting team, reporting into our Controller.
They will monitor daily BOM (bill of materials) transactions through our ERP system (Netsuite). The Inventory & Cost Accountant will also ensure the accuracy of bills of materials, inventory accounts, and excess/obsolescence reserve. They will participate in our critical year-end process, leading the inventory physical count and revaluation processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage daily cost accounting transactions within a manufacturing environment and maintain ERP system data integrity.
- Ensure all inventory transactions are accounted for accurately and timely in accordance with GAAP.
- Manage, reconcile, and facilitate the month-end accounting close process for inventory. Ensure the accuracy of monthly reports and improve efficiencies in the close process.
- Analyze monthly sales, margins, and manufacturing variances by utilizing report-writing tools and presenting information to management and the operations team.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of bills of materials and routings.
- Coordinate, perform, and evaluate annual physical inventory, cost revaluation, and cost accounting financial audit.
- Evaluate, develop, and implement process improvements in ERP system, work order processing, RMA and specialty product builds.
- Provide functional support for strategic initiatives within the Supply Chain organization.
- Manage the documentation and maintenance of general and cost accounting processes and internal controls.
- Develop and manage cycle count program in accordance with defined guidelines.
- Other duties that may be assigned.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with the supply chain team, actively participating in cross-functional projects and initiatives. Collaborate with supply chain stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains, and actively contribute to driving these improvements forward
QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience working in a high growth business
- 3 years working in a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of cost accounting systems and the BOM process
- ERP software experience is required (NetSuite preferred)
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, vlookups, etc
- Ability to prioritize effectively among competing priorities
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Exceptional communication skills with proven ability to successfully partner with cross-functional teams
- Experience with team collaboration tools such as Slack and Zoom preferred
REPORTS TO:
Controller
COMPENSATION:
$75,000-$85,000 base salary + bonus