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Essentra · 3 months ago

Inventory & Fixed Asset Accountant

Erie, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Essentra is a leading provider of essential components and solutions, with an international network that spans 28 countries. They are seeking a full-time Inventory and Fixed Asset Accountant responsible for ensuring the accuracy of inventory valuation, COGS, and fixed asset reporting, while delivering timely financial reporting and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Food and BeverageIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturingPersonal Health

Responsibilities

Ensure inventory is correctly valued in BPCS (ERP System) using the appropriate cost sets

Confirm unit costs are correctly reported by validating vendor invoice UOM and quantities billed against item setup

Ensure all cost buckets are accurately valued by item and facility

Maintain accurate transfer pricing and record intercompany revenue, receivables and payables for the manufacturing facility

Reconcile the inventory subledger with the GL; prepare and post journal entries for COGS and inventory movements

Prepare monthly inventory transaction analysis as part of the reconciliation process

Perform WIP analysis, recording earned labor and overhead absorption

Measure actual labor and overhead expenses against absorption; record variances and prepare production rate, volume, and efficiency reports

Identify and reclass adjustments and transactions to ensure inventory, CapEx, COGS, and gross profit are accurately reported

Deliver month-end inventory, obsolescence, and NRV reporting in compliance with Essentra Accounting Manual, standard costing procedures, and IFRS requirements

Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring assets are properly recorded, tagged, and capitalized

Track CIP (construction in progress) and capital projects; prepare fixed asset reports for management

Support CapEx requests by preparing ROI analyses

Prepare cross-functional reports including operational P&L, PPV, cycle count, and obsolescence analyses

Assist with ad hoc cost analyses for new business or product proposals

Assist in monthly stock and obsolescence review meetings

Support the cost roll and budget process by preparing work center/headcount mapping files, cost allocations, and measuring freight, labor, and overhead costs per unit and per hour

Support external and internal audits by preparing PBCs as needed

Qualification

Cost accountingBPCS ERP systemFinancial reportingData analysisLean manufacturingAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsDetail-orientedSelf-starter