Manufacturing Cost Accountant - Inventory & Analysis

Vaco; Youngwood (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is hiring a Cost Accountant in Youngwood, PA on site. The role focuses on inventory valuation, cost control, and adherence to GAAP within a small business setting.

You will monitor inventory transactions, reconcile ERP to the general ledger monthly, prepare journal entries for scrap material, and assist with audits and annual counts. A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and exposure to manufacturing environments are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
• Experience in manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory transactions for discrepancies and investigate any outliers.
• Reconcile inventory reports from the ERP to the general ledger on a monthly basis.
• Calculate and prepare monthly journal entries for scrap material.
• Review inventory held at suppliers for reasonableness each month.
• Perform inventory price testing to ensure accurate valuations.
• Review and update standard costs in the ERP system.
• Calculate the full absorption ratio monthly and compare it to the general ledger, preparing adjusting journal entries as needed.
• Provide financial analysis as needed and assist with the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Job description

Vaco is hiring a Cost Accountant in Youngwood, PA on site. The role focuses on inventory valuation, cost control, and adherence to GAAP within a small business setting.

You will monitor inventory transactions, reconcile ERP to the general ledger monthly, prepare journal entries for scrap material, and assist with audits and annual counts. A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and exposure to manufacturing environments are preferred.