Inventory Accountant

Curran Recruiting; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Curran Recruiting seeks a detail-oriented Inventory Cost Accountant to join a corporate accounting team in a manufacturing setting. The role focuses on inventory valuation, cost accounting, and reporting, with collaboration across accounting and plant operations in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will handle standard costing, BOMs, GL reconciliations, and data reporting, including Access databases. Occasional travel to facilities is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of corporate accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Experience with a large ERP system; JD Edwards a plus.
• Advanced Excel and Access skills, including database, query, and report creation.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, GL accounting, and financial reporting.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; travel to facilities occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory valuation and month-end close processes for accurate costing and reporting.
• Maintain and update standard costs and BOMs for manufactured products.
• Review inventory transactions, prepare journal entries, reconcile GL accounts.
• Analyze GL activity and financial statements to identify discrepancies.
• Create and manage Access databases; develop queries and inventory/cost reports.
• Maintain inventory control procedures and assist audit documentation.
• Participate in physical inventory and cycle counts; occasional travel.
• Collaborate with Inventory Accounting Manager and plant operations for accurate reporting.

Skills

Inventory accounting

Standard costing

Bills of Materials

Advanced Excel

Access databases

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Inventory Cost Accountant to join the corporate accounting team of a well-established, industry-leading manufacturing organization headquartered in Atlanta, GA.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with a strong background in manufacturing, inventory management, and cost accounting to play a key role in inventory valuation, financial reporting, and operational accounting processes.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, proficient in working with large datasets, and comfortable collaborating with accounting and plant operations teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory & Cost Accounting: Support inventory valuation and month-end close processes, ensuring accurate inventory costing and financial reporting.
• Standard Costing & BOMs: Maintain and update standard costs and Bills of Materials (BOMs) for manufactured products.
• General Ledger & Reconciliations: Review inventory receiving transactions, prepare journal entries, and reconcile inventory-related general ledger accounts.
• Financial Analysis: Review general ledger activity and financial statements to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
• Database Management & Reporting: Create, maintain, and manage Microsoft Access databases, including developing queries and generating inventory and cost accounting reports.
• Inventory Controls & Audits: Maintain established procedures for documenting inventory values and standard costs, and support audit preparation and documentation.
• Plant Inventory Audits: Participate in physical inventory and cycle count audits at manufacturing facilities, with occasional travel required.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with the Inventory Accounting Manager and plant operations teams to support accurate inventory reporting and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of corporate accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Experience working with a large ERP system required; JD Edwards experience is a plus.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Access skills required, including experience creating databases, queries, and reports.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to manufacturing facilities for inventory audits.