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Description We are looking for an experienced Inventory Accountant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will play a vital part in analyzing manufacturing costs, monitoring inventory consumption, and ensuring accurate inventory records. Your expertise will drive operational efficiency, maintain cost controls, and support financial decision-making processes.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor inventory levels and identify potential risks or areas for improvement in collaboration with internal teams.

• Collect, analyze, and calculate production costs, including raw materials, labor, and overhead, using full absorption accounting methods.

• Update and maintain standard costs while resolving variances and adjusting Bills of Materials (BOMs) within company systems.

• Prepare detailed gross margin analysis reports to support strategic pricing decisions and ensure profitability.

• Examine changes in production processes, materials, and product designs that impact inventory costs.

• Reconcile physical inventory to general ledger records and maintain accurate inventory documentation.

• Investigate inventory variances, recommend corrective actions, and implement solutions to improve accuracy.

• Collaborate with operations and procurement teams to ensure alignment on inventory levels and costing.

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including inventory-related reporting.

• Support physical inventory counts, cycle counting processes, and variance analysis. Requirements

• Proficiency in performing journal entries and managing general ledger accounts.

• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting principles and cost analysis.

• Familiarity with US GAAP standards and financial reconciliation processes.

• Experience in analyzing production costs and maintaining accurate inventory records.

• Ability to prepare detailed financial reports and gross margin analyses.

• Excellent problem-solving skills with a focus on investigating and resolving variances.

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

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