We are partnering with one of our favorite clients in their search for a Cost and Inventory Accounting Manager. The organization has created the #1 selling product in their industry and believes in fostering advancement, growth, and development for all employees. in this role you will play an integral role to the manufacturing and distribution operations, focusing on cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in standard costing, variance analysis, and cost modeling, with a strong grasp of both operational and accounting functions.

Why join this organization:

• Company is growing and truly prides itself on creating long term career opportunities and employee success and development
• Hybrid role (work from home Monday and Friday)
• Flexible hours
• Company pays 75% of medical benefits
• 401K company matches 100% up to 4% of employee contribution
• Up to 4 weeks’ vacation
• Year end bonus of up to 15%
• Salary up to $140K
• Great location

Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end close activities related to inventory and fixed assets, including journal entries for capital projects (CIP) and advance deposits.
• Maintain and manage the fixed asset sub-ledger, ensuring timely and accurate recording of depreciation, acquisitions, and disposals.
• Analyze and report on purchase price variances for both marketing materials and equipment inventory.
• Evaluate and recommend updates to standard costs to align with current operations and cost drivers.
• Oversee and support inventory counts across all depot locations, reconciling discrepancies.
• Support inventory-related close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Build strong working relationships with Regional and Depot Managers to ensure inventory accuracy and operational alignment.
• Identify and implement process improvements related to inventory and fixed asset management.
• Ensure compliance with internal capitalization policies and GAAP standards.
• Support external audit processes, particularly in areas related to inventory and fixed assets.

Requirements:

• Lead month-end close activities related to inventory and fixed assets, including journal entries for capital projects (CIP) and advance deposits.
• Maintain and manage the fixed asset sub-ledger, ensuring timely and accurate recording of depreciation, acquisitions, and disposals.
• Analyze and report on purchase price variances for both marketing materials and equipment inventory.
• Evaluate and recommend updates to standard costs to align with current operations and cost drivers.
• Oversee and support inventory counts across all depot locations, reconciling discrepancies.
• Support inventory-related close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Build strong working relationships with Regional and Depot Managers to ensure inventory accuracy and operational alignment.
• Identify and implement process improvements related to inventory and fixed asset management.
• Ensure compliance with internal capitalization policies and GAAP standards.
• Support external audit processes, particularly in areas related to inventory and fixed assets.