Inventory/Cost Accounant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be
assigned.
 Collaborate with operations and manufacturing to manage potential inventory exposures.
 Conduct reviews for inventory-related General Ledger accounts.
 Maintain proper Internal Controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.
 Monitor and report purchase price variances, labor efficiency variances, and
manufacturing variances, etc.
 Monitor physical inventory counts of raw materials, packaging, finished goods, and spare
parts ensuring adherence to company policy.
 Perform various general accounting activities, including journal entries and account
reconciliations.
 Prepare and analyze price comparisons of raw and packaging materials.
 Support operations by monitoring, preparing, and evaluating detailed analytical reports –
e.g., costs, productivity, efficiencies, spend, associates variances, etc.
 Work alongside operations to provide actional operating and process improvements for
cost efficiencies.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position carries out supervisory responsibilities
in accordance with company guidelines, policies and procedures, and applicable laws.
Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning,
assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;
addressing complaints and resolving problems.
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Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
 Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
 3+ years of related work experience
 Excellent written & verbal Communication Skills
 Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel experience
 Self-Sufficient; High Initiative
 Strong Problem Solving Skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
 Ability to sit at computer monitor for extended periods throughout the day.
 Must possess the ability to stand for extended periods of time; to reach with hands and
arms; to move among and between offices; to handle mail and documents; to sit, stoop,
kneel and crouch; to lift and move up to 10 pounds; to see well enough to discern
differences in quality of documents and files.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
 General working conditions
 Office environment
 May have to meet tight deadlines
OUR BENEFITS
 Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision)
 Life Insurance
 Paid Holidays and Time Off
 401(k) Plan with company matching