Sr. Inventory Accountant - Inotiv

Position reports to the Cost Accounting Manager and assists with month-end close process, account reconciliations, global standard costing, and with projects as needed. The position also provides inventory support to the EGSI Sr. Manager, Supply Chain with large animal inventory related matters.

• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations for global diet and bedding, small animal, and large animal business units as needed in accordance with the Corporate calendar.
• Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly global inventory reports.
• Responsible for standard cost updates, bill of material cost verifications, and manufacturing variance analysis for two manufacturing sites, distribution centers, and global RMS production sites.
• Assist with the facilitation and planning of annual physical inventory processes as well as monitoring the processing of the weekly/monthly cycle count activity. Conduct investigation and analyses, on transactions recorded to ensure inventory is appropriately updated.
• Responsible for audit requests related to inventory observations, shipping and receiving cutoffs, and price testing for all inventory sites.
• Assist with special projects, reporting initiatives to drive change and decision-making, and requests from internal business partners.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
• Overall work experience 5 -7 years, minimum 2 - 5 year experience in a manufacturing or similar production environment.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft office products required and experience with J.D. Edwards or other large ERP systems a plus
• Life Science Industry experience a plus

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with both external and internal customers
• “Self-starter” that needs little guidance to initiate and move forward with work
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, and demonstrates effective use of time and resources
• Actively seeks opportunity to develop own skills and knowledge
• Gives practical support and assistance to enable individuals to get the job done
• Routinely meets agreed deadlines
• Builds rapport to influence message, acceptance and understanding

*This position could be offered at different levels for candidates who qualify with a combination of advanced levels of education and/or years of experience.  The salary range will adjust along with the level of the role to match the person’s relevant experience and/or education level.

Inotiv is a growing contemporary drug discovery and development company where we “Play to Win” in an industry rich with opportunity.  Together, we face challenges and together we win in the delivery of world-class drug discovery and development solutions that impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.  There’s an opportunity for everyone at all phases of a career, each individual’s unique skill set has an impact on the work we conduct. If you have the talent and desire to impact the quality of people’s lives, we have the career opportunities to make it happen.  Join us in embracing research and science to impact the health and well-being of people all over the world.

Inotiv has been named a 2023 Top Workplace!

Salary will be commensurate with experience and responsibilities. Benefits include health and dental coverage, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K, and more!

Inotiv is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination and access to benefits and training.

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