What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Accountant - Kerrville, TX position at James Avery?
Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manufacturing Accountant to join our Accounting team within a vertically integrated manufacturing & retail company. The ideal candidate will be responsible for executing general ledger activities, monitoring inventory control, and analyzing manufacturing operating expenses, variances, product costs, and inventory valuation.
Hybrid WFH is available with flexibility to Main Campus in Kerrville, TX.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- General Ledger Management :
o Maintain and reconcile the general ledger accounts related to manufacturing operations, LIFO / FIFO inventory, and Cost of Goods Sold.
o Ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes.
o Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
o Analyze and monitor inventory accuracy via system-driven cycle count programs, physical inventory observations, and monthly inventory reporting.
o Perform monthly site visits and process audits covering inventory accuracy and shrink.
o Collaborate with internal departments on reporting for inventory shrink in Retail, Distribution, and Manufacturing.
o Analyze and report on manufacturing operating expenses evaluating actual results as compared to budget and prior year.
o Perform detailed analysis of operating variances, such as material usage, material cost, labor content, and overhead leverage.
o Develop and maintain system-driven cost processes for make and buy product lines at Raw Material, Work-in-process, and Finished Goods levels.
o Evaluate rates of absorption to use for direct labor & overhead for purposes of inventory valuation.
o Collaborate with Production, Data Governance, Procurement, and Engineering teams to ensure accurate cost data are loaded into the enterprise system via Routings, Bills of Materials and Cost Master.
o Prepare and present financial reports related to manufacturing operations.
o Collaborate with Financial Planning and Analysis to prepare budget and forecast.
o Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Preferred Qualifications
