Inventory Accountant

Ornua (meaning “new gold”) is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, proudly bringing the unique taste of Irish dairy to the world since 1961.

Ornua is a dairy co-operative that markets and sells dairy products on behalf of Ireland's dairy processors and farmers. As Ireland's largest exporter of dairy products, Ornua exports to more than 110 countries and operates 16 production facilities worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, Ornua generates more than $4.3 billion in annual revenue and employs approximately 2,900 people globally.

Ornua operates through two business divisions:

• Ornua Ingredients – A global supplier of premium dairy ingredients serving food manufacturers and food service customers.

This position is part of Ornua Ingredients North America (OINA), the largest of Ornua's ingredient divisions, operating five manufacturing facilities across Wisconsin and Minnesota, supported by a world-class Innovation Center.

The Inventory Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring inventory accuracy across all product types, directly impacting product costing, pricing decisions, and operational KPIs. This position serves as a key liaison between Finance, Operations, and Warehousing, supporting strategic decision-making and driving continuous improvement in inventory management.

With oversight on over $100M in inventory across 35 locations, this role is essential to maintaining financial integrity, operational efficiency, and supporting Ornua’s growth strategy.

The Inventory Accountant is responsible for inventory accounting, product costing, manufacturing variance analysis, inventory reconciliations, and ERP data integrity. This role ensures inventory transactions are accurately recorded while providing analytical support that improves operational efficiency and financial performance.

Success in this position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Perform daily work order closings and reconcile production variances as they relate to input costs such as materials, packaging, labor, and overhead.
• Investigate and report on inventory losses, overruns, rework, and waste metrics.
• Monitor inventory aging and present action plans for usage.
• Prepare and analyze weekly inventory reports and daily adjustments.
• Support physical and perpetual inventory counts across all sites.
• Prepare monthly 3PL reconciliation schedules and resolve variances.

• Maintain and validate product costing standards and models.
• Provide insights into production variances and costing impacts.
• Reconcile inventory and production subledgers to the general ledger.
• Maintain and develop KPI reporting on various topics including production performance, inventory accuracy, inventory aging, etc.

• Maintain master data accuracy for inventory and production.
• Assist the organization with ERP system transactional issues and enhancements.
• Ensure adequate internal controls, SOP documentation, and full traceability on inventory.
• Aid in pulling data for various audit requests and reviews.
• Act as a bridge between Finance, Operations, and Warehouse teams to ensure all operational activity is correctly captured in ERP system.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce inventory loss, improve inventory accuracy and production through puts.
• Lead or support ad hoc projects and initiatives as needed.

• Associates Degree in Accounting or related field required.
• A strong eye for detail and accuracy is required.
• Advanced Excel skills are required.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Highly organized with effective time management and multitasking skills.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and responsive to internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple locations.

• Preferred Bachelor of Business Administration…