Inventory Accounting Analyst

Orthopediatrics • Warsaw, IN

78d

About The Position

The Inventory Accounting Analyst is responsible for the oversight and accuracy of the inventory and fixed assets accounting of the corporation, including duties associated with the monthly financial close, maintaining a strong internal control environment and analysis of inventory costing and reserves.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance and CPA is preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible related experience in finance, accounting, inventory or related field, with experience in the public sector.
• Ability to adjust priorities and manage time wisely in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain documents and records pertaining to finance.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Leadership and team building skills.
• Problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the timeliness, accuracy and completeness of month end close activities for inventory and related inventory reserves and COGS, and fixed assets, including journal entries, account reconciliations and roll-forwards in accordance with reporting deadlines.
• Manage COGS functions including inventory transactions, gross margin analytics and variances.
• Calculate and analyze global excess and obsolete inventory.
• Partner with the Operations and Commercial leaders to provide effective understanding and analysis of inventory and COGS actual results, budget development and variance reporting.
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including construction in progress, asset capitalization, depreciation and deployment. Complete global fixed asset rollforward.
• Analyze and record intercompany profit in inventory and instruments globally.
• Support international locations to ensure consistent inventory and fixed asset practices.
• Analysis and accounting for various prepaid expense accounts, including prepaid meetings, licenses and insurance.
• Ensure practices are in place to prepare and maintain schedules and supporting documentation needed for management, internal and external reporting, external auditors and SOX requirements.
• Drive process improvement opportunities with a focus on continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees