Inventory Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional with a passion for precision and process improvement? We’re seeking a motivated Inventory Accountant to join a team in Harrisburg, PA. In this role, you’ll play a key part in maintaining the accuracy and efficiency of our plant’s inventory management and accounting processes. You’ll collaborate with multiple departments to ensure inventory integrity, support operational goals, and drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee inventory accuracy by coordinating and monitoring cycle counts, quarter-end, and year-end inventory activities in alignment with company policies.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies through detailed root cause analyses and the implementation of effective corrective actions.
• Validate material master data to ensure consistency and accuracy across plant systems.
• Collaborate with plant teams to optimize warehouse layouts, improving efficiency in storage and retrieval processes.
• Record inventory adjustments accurately in the ERP system to maintain reliable financial and operational data.
• Partner with the Plant Controller to review slow-moving and off-spec materials, ensuring proper accounting treatment and provisioning.
• Coordinate with Shipping, Receiving, and Production to enhance material flow and reduce bottlenecks.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen inventory control and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and maintain a well-organized, transparent inventory system to support production and demand planning.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and a solid understanding of inventory accounting processes, ensuring accurate and efficient data management.
• Proven experience in recording and posting journal entries, with precision and timeliness.
• Strong analytical ability to perform inventory analysis, reconciliations, and variance reviews that drive operational insight.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex inventory data, identifying discrepancies, and implementing effective resolutions.
• Hands-on familiarity with root cause analysis and continuous process improvement methods to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborative mindset, with the ability to partner effectively across departments to streamline workflows and improve coordination.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of inventory control.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles related to inventory adjustments, provisions, and valuation.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We’d love to learn more about you—apply today and help us continue building excellence in inventory and accounting operations.