Staff Accountant – Costing & Inventory
Location: South Bend, IN
Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 (Based on Experience)
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 100% Onsite
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant – Costing & Inventory to join their growing accounting team. This role will be responsible for inventory accounting, cost analysis, reconciliations, and financial reporting related to inventory and operational costs. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a solid accounting foundation, and experience working in a manufacturing, distribution, or inventory-driven environment.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Take advantage of a retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Work in a collaborative environment where your input and contributions are valued
- Develop your skills through ongoing training and professional growth opportunities
- Enjoy long-term career stability with a company focused on continued expansion
- Be part of a culture that prioritizes continuous improvement and employee engagement
Key Responsibilities for the Staff Accountant – Costing & Inventory:
- Maintain accurate inventory records and perform inventory reconciliations
- Analyze product costs, manufacturing variances, and inventory transactions
- Assist with month-end close activities, journal entries, and financial reporting
- Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs
- Identify process improvements to enhance inventory accuracy and cost controls
Qualifications for the Staff Accountant – Costing & Inventory:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 2+ years of accounting experience with exposure to costing or inventory accounting preferred
- Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost analysis, and general ledger reconciliations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills