Manufacturing Accountant

Summary: The Manufacturing Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring inventory transactions, supporting month-end close processes, and ensuring the integrity of inventory valuation within the company's financial statements. This role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Finance teams to analyze inventory activity, investigate variances, and strengthen inventory controls.

The candidate for this position must consent to and pass a background and drug test. Reports to: Controller Direct Reports: None Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Investigate inventory discrepancies and ensure inventory accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate & review cycle counts, physical inventory and prepare reconciliation reports.
• Prioritize the timely return of rejected parts to suppliers (RTS) and assist issuing debit memos to prevent inventory write-offs.
• Partner with Warehouse, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Operations teams to resolve inventory issues.
• Prepare inventory entries and reconcile inventory subledger balances to the general ledger.
• Analyze material and labor costs, manufacturing variances, and standard costs, and assist with annual cost updates.
• Evaluate reserves for obsolete, excess, slow-moving, or damaged inventory.
• Prepare inventory turnover and aging analyses.
• Provide management with inventory-related reports and analyses.
• Conduct strong internal controls & support external audit requests related to inventory.
• Support J-SOX compliance activities, where applicable.
• Maintain & improve inventory control procedures.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial controls and inventory processes.
• Support ERP system enhancements and inventory module implementations. Skills Required:
• Basic understanding of inventory accounting principles and cost accounting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot. Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Experience with ERP inventory and costing modules is a plus. Experience Required:
• 3-5 years of accounting experience, with exposure on inventory or cost accounting.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environments preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Epicor Kinetic, Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar. Other Requirements:
• Work is sedentary in nature, but may require standing, walking, grasping, and lifting/moving up to 25 pounds Education Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.

Compensation

The compensation range for this position is $70K to $85K per year. The actual pay offered will be determined by multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, skills, job-related knowledge, internal equity, and geographical location. Why Persimmon Technologies? At Persimmon Technologies, we prioritize our employees' well-being and growth.

We offer competitive compensation packages including comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental and vision), generous paid time off, 100% company paid short-term, long-term disability insurance, 100% company paid Basic life and AD&D insurance and a 401(k) plan with 5% company matching. Our commitment to professional development ensures continuous learning and career advancement.

Join us and experience a workplace that supports your success and well-being. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Persimmon Technologies is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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