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IPG Photonics

Operations & Inventory Accountant

IPG Photonics, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824

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The Financial Analyst – Manufacturing Operations will play a pivotal role in supporting both business groups and corporate functions. As a key member of the accounting team, you will deliver vital accounting and financial insights that inform critical business unit decisions. The role requires the capacity to identify and resolve high-level issues while also managing detailed transactional processes.

Responsibilities

Analyze financial results to provide actionable insights

Support business unit leadership on annual operating plan, forecasts and revenue

Perform costing and pricing analysis on touch labor and projects

Interface with business unit to align SOP’s and best practices

Produce standard and ad hoc reports as required by management

Analyze work-in-process inventory for effective tracking and management

Make and implement recommendations to enhance accounting processes and procedures

Ensure compliance with SOX and other internal control policies

Perform physical inventory counts to verify stock and reconcile discrepancies

Train manufacturing personnel in the use of inventory systems for improved efficiency

Analyze and monitor production cost variances to support cost control initiatives

Conduct product costing and bill of materials (BOM) analysis

Perform margin analysis to evaluate profitability

Support performance metrics and KPIs

Qualifications

Experience with Microsoft Navision is preferred

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) in Finance or Accounting

Five to seven years of experience in a similar cost accounting role within a manufacturing environment

Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy

Sound knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Proficiency in MS Office and standard accounting software

Flexibility and a willingness to learn new technologies

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Organized and capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently

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