Inventory Accountant

This position will be fulfilled at our Sanlo, Inc. facility in Michigan City, Indiana.

General Purpose of the Position:

To provide financial reporting, costing and financial services to ensure efficient, timely and accurate financial information and reports.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Planning, studying, and collecting data to determine costs of business activity such as raw material purchases, inventory and labor

• Analyzing data collected and recording and interpreting results

• Analyzing changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods or services provided, to determine effects on cost

• Analyzing actual manufacturing costs and preparing periodic reports comparing actual production costs and recommending changes

• Recording cost information for use in controlling expenditures

• Analyzing audits of costs and preparing reports

• Making estimates of new and proposed product costs

• Providing management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and profitability of products or services.

• Maintaining Cost Accounting System

• Assisting in Month end close of the General Ledger

• Manages physical inventories and monitors cycle count program

• Reconciles finished goods, WIP and raw material inventories

• Coordinate with departments and compile and review all financial information and prepare special reports and perform appropriate research

• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements:  

• High school diploma, or equivalent required

• College diploma in a related field required

• Must have a strong Cost systems background and have excellent analytical skills; sound understanding of accounting principles.

• Computer Literate – Strong Excel skills and the ability to use Outlook and Word

• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards

• Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience a plus.

Competencies:

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Data entry skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Good communication skills

• Organizational skills

• Information management

• Problem-solving skills

• Decision-making skills

• Stress tolerance

• Tenacious

• Negotiation skills

• Conflict management skills

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Frequent sitting, occasional standing and walking.

• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs.

• Overtime may be required.