Cost​/Inventory Accountant; Mid - Senior

About AJR Enterprises

AJR Enterprises, a UFP Technologies company, is a leader in developing and manufacturing single use safe patient handling systems; specializing in 'cut and sew' manufacturing services and advanced fabric technologies.

The position will be on-site full-time in St. Charles, IL.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. At this time, we are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

We are open to candidates mid - senior level for this role.

The Cost / Inventory Accountant will prepare and maintain financial records related to inventory valuation, product costing, and manufacturing operations for AJR Enterprises and related subsidiaries. This position is responsible for supporting standard costing, inventory accounting, bills of materials (BOMs), cost center mapping, variance analysis, and inventory controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational decision-making.

• Prepares monthly financial reports, schedules, and journal entries related to inventory valuation, work-in-process (WIP), and capital projects (CIP).
• Maintains and reconciles inventory accounts, including inventory balances and production variance accounts.
• Analyzes and investigates manufacturing variances, including material, labor, overhead, productivity, and inventory variances.
• Calculates and maintains bills of materials (BOMs), unit product costs, and annual standard costs to support product costing and customer quotations.
• Maintains standard costing data and supports updates resulting from engineering or manufacturing changes.
• Participates in physical inventory counts and cycle count programs, reviewing inventory adjustments and researching discrepancies.
• Monitors inventory transactions and valuation to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Prepares monthly manufacturing cost & profitability reports and reconciles manufacturing data to the ERP system.
• Reviews manufacturing productivity reporting and collaborates with production teams to analyze labor and operational performance.
• Supports the development and maintenance of manufacturing cost centers and supports accurate cost allocation.
• Maintains and strengthens internal controls related to inventory, production, shipping, and receiving activities.
• Provides support for quarterly and annual financial audits by preparing account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and requested documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of related experience in a manufacturing setting required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to work in a paperless environment.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Standard costing
  • Inventory accounting
  • Bills of Materials (BOMs)
  • Manufacturing cost centers
  • Manufacturing variance analysis
  • Inventory control processes
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to US GAAP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with an ERP system. Working knowledge of Sage 100 ERP Accounting Software preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance.

UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.