Accounting Analyst

Direct Digital LLC•West Valley City, UT

13h•$28 - $33

About The Position

The Accounting Analyst supports the accuracy and integrity of manufacturing cost and inventory records. The role manages work order closures, maintains standard costs, investigates material and labor variances, and reviews inventory-related transactions. It partners with Production, Warehouse, Sales, Finance, and Accounting teams to resolve discrepancies before work orders are closed, evaluate the financial impact of inventory activity, and ensure rework and disposal transactions are supported by appropriate valuations, accruals, invoices, and account coding. The Accounting Analyst also provides analytical and operational support to the Plant Controller and Corporate Controller as needed.

Requirements

Working knowledge of manufacturing accounting principles, including standard costing, work orders, inventory transactions, variances, accruals, and write-offs.
Ability to analyze material and labor variances, identify transaction or process discrepancies, and coordinate resolution with cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing costs, inventory activity, invoices, account coding, and supporting documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business applications.
Ability to organize multiple priorities, meet closing and reporting deadlines, and follow through on unresolved items.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain accounting issues to Production, Warehouse, Sales, Finance, and Accounting stakeholders.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle financial information in accordance with company procedures and internal controls.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an ERP or manufacturing accounting system.
Relevant accounting, finance, cost-accounting, inventory-control, or manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Close completed manufacturing work orders from Production after confirming required information is available and outstanding issues have been addressed.
Review material consumption and labor variances, research discrepancies, and coordinate with Production to resolve issues before work orders are closed.
Enter and maintain standard costs for new raw materials using approved cost information.
Complete cost rollups for new internally manufactured and third-party items.
Partner with the Financial Analyst to verify item costs against approved quoting and communicate discrepancies for resolution.
Prepare cost-based quotes for proposed rework activities using material, labor, and related financial information.
Create and distribute rework invoices associated with Inventory Adjustment Orders (IAOs), ensuring supporting information is complete and accurate.
Coordinate with Accounting, Operations, Warehouse, Quality, and other applicable teams regarding inventory identified for disposal.
Research and provide product valuation information to support disposal decisions and accounting entries.
Confirm with the Corporate Controller or Plant Controller that adequate accruals exist for write-offs and that disposal charges are recorded to the appropriate accounts.
Provide recurring and ad hoc accounting support to the Corporate Controller and Plant Controller, including research, reporting, transaction review, and follow-up on unresolved items.
Investigate material variances in Production areas, including Blend, Dose, and Packaging, and coordinate practical resolutions before related work orders are completed.
Audit product returns from Production to the Warehouse for transaction accuracy, appropriate quantities, and potential financial impact.
Review Warehouse cycle-count results, research significant discrepancies, and communicate their financial impact to accounting and operational stakeholders.