Senior Accountant – Inventory & Manufacturing

Senior Accountant- Inventory & Manufacturing ABOUT THE ROLE SANY America is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant – Inventory & Manufacturing to support inventory accounting, manufacturing cost accounting, and financial reporting at its Peachtree City operations. This hands-on role partners with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Finance to maintain accurate inventory valuation, reliable product costing, and effective financial controls. With current revenues over $500 million, SANY America continues to make strong progress and significant investments in the Americas market; the organization is now pursuing an aggressive growth strategy and is looking to move quickly beyond this initial platform and increase its market share. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Inventory Accounting Manage inventory valuation, account reconciliations, inventory adjustments, and financial accuracy of inventory transactions. Partner with operations teams on cycle counts and physical inventories; investigate variances, resolve discrepancies, and support inventory reserve calculations. Analyze inventory aging, slow-moving or obsolete items, and inventory turnover; communicate accounting implications and recommended adjustments. Manufacturing Cost Accounting Analyze production orders, work-in-process (WIP), standard costs, material consumption, direct labor, manufacturing overhead, and production variances. Review bills of materials (BOMs), costing inputs, overhead allocations, and production-related transactions to support accurate product costs. Partner with Manufacturing and Supply Chain to identify cost variances and improve cost visibility and inventory accuracy. Month-End Close & Financial Reporting Prepare and post journal entries; reconcile inventory and manufacturing-related general ledger accounts during monthly close. Analyze cost of goods sold (COGS), gross margin, and manufacturing variances; prepare clear explanations and supporting schedules. Support timely, accurate financial reporting, account substantiation, and documentation for audits and management review. SAP, Internal Controls & Process Improvement Investigate ERP/SAP inventory, purchasing, and manufacturing transactions; coordinate resolution of accounting discrepancies. Maintain sound controls over inventory adjustments, reconciliations, transaction accuracy, and documentation. Identify and support process improvements in SAP workflows, accounting procedures, and operational reporting. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Finance on inventory counts, costing questions, production issues, and close activities. Communicate findings, recommend practical corrective actions, and follow through on issues impacting inventory or financial accuracy. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. 5+ years of accounting experience, including inventory accounting or manufacturing cost accounting. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, inventory valuation, manufacturing costs, WIP, and financial reconciliations. Experience using ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills for reconciliations, analysis, and reporting. Ability to analyze variances, investigate transactions, maintain accurate documentation, and independently manage close deadlines. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across Finance and Operations. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS CPA or CMA certification. Hands-on SAP ECC or S/4HANA experience, especially FI/CO, MM, and PP modules. Experience with standard costing, production orders, bills of materials (BOMs), WIP, and manufacturing overhead allocation. Accounting experience in heavy equipment, automotive, machinery, or industrial manufacturing. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Inventory reconciliations, physical inventory processes, cost accounting, variance analysis, and month-end close. Strong data analysis, attention to de…

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