Accountant / Inventory Accounting Specialist

TOPPAN Packaging Americas specializes in designing and manufacturing sustainable, high-performance flexible and thermoformed packaging solutions for the food, beverage, medical and consumer goods industries. We offer products like transparent high barrier films, pouches, clamshells and trays, utilizing advanced technology to enhance product safety, visibility and environmental sustainability.TOPPAN Packaging Americas operates as part of the global TOPPAN group, with 22 manufacturing facilities across North America, Latin America and Europe.Want to learn more? Visit us at packaging.toppan.comSummary Description:The Accountant / Inventory Accounting Specialist is responsible for maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting manufacturing operations, performing month-end close activities, and ensuring accurate costing and financial reporting. This position serves as a key link between production, purchasing, accounts payable, and finance by managing inventory transactions, job costing, accruals, reconciliations, and reporting requirements.What you’ll be doing:Daily ResponsibilitiesInvoice prior-day shipments accurately and timely.Verify receiving transactions and ensure receipts match purchase orders.Update and distribute daily operational reports.Cost receipts to jobs as required.Match vendor invoices to receipts and validate pricing against purchase orders.Investigate and resolve discrepancies involving receipts, invoices, and purchase orders.Weekly ResponsibilitiesReconcile ink inventory cycle counts and process inventory adjustments.Generate and distribute Closed Job Reports.Submit accounts payable invoices to Corporate at least twice weekly.Monthly ResponsibilitiesSchedule raw material cycle counts and communicate recount requirements.Process inventory adjustments and maintain cycle count logs.Reconcile inventories stored at outside warehouses.Update monthly reports and maintain departmental files.Review WIP and machine operations reports to identify production data errors and excessive labor hours.Organize and maintain production records.Perform monthly WIP counts with Operations.Review open jobs and ensure timely closure.Reconcile outside processing costs and inventory balances.Verify raw material pricing and job costing accuracy.Prepare consumption, aging, waste, and inventory analysis reports.Support quarterly cycle count preparation and EPA reporting requirements.Annual ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and participate in annual physical inventories.Update and distribute annual close calendars.Support year-end inventory and financial close activities.Cost Accounting & Inventory ManagementCalculate and post cost adjustments.Process finished goods and raw material scrap requests.Maintain annual scrap logs.Process lost inventory transactions and related adjustments.Transfer material and labor costs between jobs.Calculate and transfer excess inventory to odd-lot stock.Review completed jobs and close jobs within the ERP system.Maintain ERP master tables and system parameters.Receive and record inventory held at outside warehouses.Financial Reporting & Month-End ClosePrepare and post monthly journal entries including:Inventory accruals and reversalsInventory corrections and GL reclassesFreight accruals and reclassesCoupa and AP accrualsIntercompany and vendor invoice accrualsStandard cost and variable cost adjustmentsReconcile inventory and outside processing costs.Create and post ERP trial balance entries to the general ledger.Maintain month-end close schedules and supporting documentation.Generate operational and financial reports for management.Perform sales reconciliations and inventory analyses.Support account reconciliations and audit requirements.Ensure timely period close and opening of new accounting periods.Reporting & ComplianceMaintain rebate and certification documentation.Scan and retain required vendor documentation for compliance purposes.Provide reports to Operations, Accounting, and Environmental teams.Support quarterly cycle count programs and physical inventories.Assist with internal and external audits.Maintain accurate documentation and records supporting accounting activities.We’d love to hear from you if:Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.3–5 years of manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, inventory control, or operations finance experience preferred.Experience with ERP systems such as Amtech, Oracle, D365, SAP, IQMS, or similar manufacturing systems.Strong Microsoft Excel skills.Understanding of inventory transactions, standard costing, accruals, and month-end close processes.Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and resolve issues independently.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.Key CompetenciesManufacturing Cost AccountingInventory Management and ReconciliationJournal Entries and Month-End CloseERP Systems and ReportingAnalytical Problem SolvingAttention to DetailCross-Functional CommunicationProcess ImprovementTime Management and OrganizationCompliance and DocumentationPosition ImpactThis role is critical to maintaining inventory integrity, supporting manufacturing operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and facilitating timely month-end and year-end close activities. The position requires close collaboration with Operations, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Corporate Finance to ensure accurate costing and reporting across the business.At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees’ overall wellbeing. This includes competitive pay, robust benefits, and programs that help you thrive both personally and professionally. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary based on your work location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement.BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options401(k) retirement plan with company matchWellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of servicesPaid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and familyVariety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insuranceTuition reimbursement #J-18808-Ljbffr Tegrant Alloyd Brands, Inc