Inventory​/Cost Accoutant

Inventory/Cost Accountant
Tucson, AZ | $95-110k

A growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing organization in Tucson is seeking an experienced Inventory/Cost Accountant to support inventory accuracy, costing, and financial reporting during a major systems transition and period of growth.

This is a highly visible opportunity for an analytical and hands-on Inventory/Cost Accountant who enjoys building processes, solving reconciliation issues, and partnering cross-functionally with operations and finance leadership.

The ideal Inventory/Cost Accountant will have strong manufacturing accounting experience, advanced reconciliation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with evolving systems and processes.

• Maintain inventory valuation and reconcile inventory accounts including raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and COGS to the general ledger
• Build, maintain, and execute reconciliations between the MRP system and ERP/financial system
• Investigate and resolve inventory and costing variances across disconnected systems
• Support month-end close activities including inventory roll-forwards, reserves, and excess & obsolete inventory analysis
• Ensure accurate and timely general ledger postings related to inventory and manufacturing activity
• Support cycle counts, physical inventory processes, and related reconciliations
• Create and improve processes, controls, and documentation surrounding inventory accounting
• Assist leadership with inventory reporting, valuation reporting, and operational financial analysis
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency

• Inventory and cost accounting experience within a manufacturing or assembly environment
• Strong inventory reconciliation and variance analysis experience
• Experience with standard costing methodologies
• Advanced Excel skills including reconciliations and large data set analysis
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems and navigating disconnected systems or integrations
• Ability to work independently and drive process improvements in a fast-moving environment
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Aerospace, defense, engineered products, or advanced manufacturing experience
• ERP or MRP implementation exposure
• Experience building accounting processes and controls during periods of operational growth or system transition

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Inventory/Cost Accountant looking to make a direct impact within a growing and innovative manufacturing environment.