Inventory Analyst

Salary: $24.00 to $29.00 hourly

Description

Are you a skilled accounting professional with a knack for inventory management and a deep understanding of manufacturing operations? Robert Half is seeking a Contract Inventory Analyst to support a fast-paced manufacturing company in Cedar Rapids, IA. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented analyst to contribute to the financial and operational success of a well-established organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and analyze inventory transactions, including reconciliations and variance reporting.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure proper inventory controls and procedures are followed.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes related to inventory accounts.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in cost accounting and inventory reporting.
• Prepare and maintain detailed inventory reports for management, providing insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Monitor and analyze inventory levels to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
• Support audits by maintaining accurate and organized documentation related to inventory and cost analysis.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in accounting, with a strong focus on inventory and cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, with experience in SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms highly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, data analysis, and complex formulas.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments.
  
  
  

If you're an accounting professional ready to take on a new challenge in a dynamic manufacturing setting, we'd love to hear from you!

Requirements

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in accounting, with a strong focus on inventory and cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, with experience in SAP, Oracle, EPICORE or similar platforms highly preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments.
  
  
  

Why Join This Team?

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment in the manufacturing industry.
• Ability to leverage your expertise to make a meaningful impact on operational efficiencies.
• Competitive compensation for this contract role.
• Opportunity to work with a company invested in innovation and continuous improvement.
  
  
  

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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