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Accountant - Inventory
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$74,370 / year median in Kentucky
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Oversee accounting activities related to inventory and other assigned functional areas, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and submitted on schedule.
- Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and support the production of financial statements and related reporting packages.
- Compile and review internal and external reports, disclosures, and filings to ensure alignment with company standards and regulatory expectations, including Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
- Analyze financial results and explain trends, variances, and key findings to help leadership make informed business decisions.
- Partner with cross-functional departments to gather information, resolve discrepancies, and achieve accounting and operational objectives.
- Support and help coordinate the period-end close process, monitoring deadlines and contributing to the timely completion of required deliverables.
- Use accounting systems and reporting tools, including Microsoft Office and ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics AX2012 when applicable, to manage financial data and reporting tasks.
- Carry out additional accounting-related assignments as needed to support team priorities and business needs.