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Senior Inventory & Cost Accountant

United States, Elmira · Job Posted April 27, 2026
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Job Description

The Senior Inventory & Cost Accountant is responsible for inventory accounting, cost analysis, and ensuring financial accuracy within manufacturing operations. This role supports accurate inventory valuation, improves costing processes, and contributes to operational decision-making. The position combines day-to-day accounting responsibilities with process improvement initiatives, including enhancing inventory controls, improving ERP data integrity, and strengthening cost accounting practices.

Job Responsibility

  • Responsible for inventory accounting, cost analysis, and ensuring financial accuracy within manufacturing operations
  • Supports accurate inventory valuation, improves costing processes, and contributes to operational decision-making
  • Combines day-to-day accounting responsibilities with process improvement initiatives, including enhancing inventory controls, improving ERP data integrity, and strengthening cost accounting practices

Requirements

  • Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory control
  • Strong knowledge of JD Edwards
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Strong Excel and data analysis skills
  • Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
  • Ability to work independently and drive improvements

What we offer

  • Medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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