Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities
 Maintain and reconcile inventory balances, including raw materials, WIP, and finished
goods
 Perform monthly inventory and cost-related account reconciliations; research and resolve
variances
 Analyze inventory movements, usage, and adjustments to ensure accurate costing
 Support standard cost updates, inventory roll-forwards, and periodic physical inventory
counts
 Prepare journal entries related to inventory, cost of goods sold, and production activity
 Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
 Support audits by providing documentation and analysis related to inventory and cost
accounts
 Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to address inventory
discrepancies and process improvements
Qualifications & Experience
 Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
 2–5 years of accounting experience, with a focus on cost or inventory accounting
preferred
 Experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment strongly preferred
 Experience with Great Plains (GP) and/or SAP highly desirable
Technical Skills
 Intermediate Excel skills required (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, data
analysis)
 Strong account reconciliation and variance analysis skills
 ERP system experience required; GP or SAP preferred
Competencies
 Strong attention to detail and accuracy
 Analytical and problem-solving skills
 Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
 Clear communication skills and ability to work cross-functionallyMonth End Close, General Ledger, Journal Entries, Account Reconciliation, Microsoft Great Plains Accounting, Great Plains (GPAC), Inventory Analysis, Manufacturing Cost Accounting