Inventory Cost Accountant: Manufacturing Analytics Lead

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

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.