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.Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.Experience: Overall work experience 5 – 7 years, minimum 2 – 5 years in a manufacturing or similar production environment.Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office products required and experience with J.D. Edwards, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or other large ERP systems a plus.Life Science Industry experience a plus.Working Conditions & Physical Requirements Extended computer and display screen equipment usage. Ability to read and interpret materials, verbally communicate, and hear required.Critical Success Factors Efficient: Takes responsibility for own time and effectiveness; anticipates what needs to be done and does it before being asked.Communication: Communicates information and ideas clearly and articulately, uses appropriate language and style depending on audience, anticipates others' information needs.Collaboration: Actively supports and contributes to the success of the team; shares information and supports other team members.Relationship Builder: Maintains strong partnerships with others internally and externally, cross‑functionally, in person and remotely.Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: Identifies key components of problems, manipulates and interprets information, generates creative solutions, evaluates options.Improvement Driven: Generates new solutions and approaches, refines skills and abilities, builds on ideas of others.Organization and Time Management: Plans and prioritizes work, manages time to meet deadlines, follows up with others to ensure completion.Benefits Health and dental coverageShort- and long‑term disabilityPaid time offPaid parental leave401Kand moreInotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training. At Inotiv, we are committed to equality, opportunity, and diversity, and to treating all colleagues with dignity and respect.#J-18808-Ljbffr