Sr. Inventory Accountant

Inotiv•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Position reports to the Cost Accounting Manager and assists with month-end close process, account reconciliations, global standard costing, and with projects as needed. The position also provides support on large animal inventory related matters. Key Accountabilities Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for global diet and bedding, small animal, and large animal business units as needed in accordance with the Corporate calendar. Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly global inventory reports. Responsible for standard cost updates, bill of material cost verifications, and manufacturing variance analysis for two manufacturing sites, distribution centers, and global RMS production sites, including sites in the U.S., U.K. and Europe. Assist with the facilitation and planning of annual physical inventory processes as well as monitoring the processing of the weekly/monthly cycle count activity. Conduct investigation and analyses on transactions recorded to ensure inventory is appropriately updated. Responsible for audit requests related to inventory observations, shipping and receiving cutoffs, and price testing for all inventory sites. Assist with special projects, reporting initiatives to drive change and decision-making, and requests from internal business partners. This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience. The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level. Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity. Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world. There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen. Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
Overall work experience 5 -7 years
minimum 2 - 5 year experience in a manufacturing or similar production environment.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft office products required
experience with J.D. Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other large ERP systems a plus
Life Science Industry experience a plus
Extended computer and display screen equipment usage
Ability to read and interpret materials, verbally communicate, and hear required.

Nice To Haves

experience with J.D. Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other large ERP systems a plus
Life Science Industry experience a plus

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for global diet and bedding, small animal, and large animal business units as needed in accordance with the Corporate calendar.
Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly global inventory reports.
Responsible for standard cost updates, bill of material cost verifications, and manufacturing variance analysis for two manufacturing sites, distribution centers, and global RMS production sites, including sites in the U.S., U.K. and Europe.
Assist with the facilitation and planning of annual physical inventory processes as well as monitoring the processing of the weekly/monthly cycle count activity.
Conduct investigation and analyses on transactions recorded to ensure inventory is appropriately updated.
Responsible for audit requests related to inventory observations, shipping and receiving cutoffs, and price testing for all inventory sites.
Assist with special projects, reporting initiatives to drive change and decision-making, and requests from internal business partners.