<p>MAU is hiring a Contract Accounting Associate for our client in North Charleston, SC. As a Contract Accounting Associate, you will support plant accounting operations by managing inventory reconciliation, processing accounts payable, and collaborating with production teams to ensure financial accuracy. This is a contract position for a short-term assignment lasting 6-12 months.</p> <p>Benefits Package</p> <ul> <li>Health insurance </li><li>Dental insurance </li><li>Vision insurance </li></ul> <p>Shift Information</p> <ul> <li>Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM OR 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM </li></ul> <p>Required Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>At least 1 year of experience in accounting or financial analysis, ideally in a manufacturing environment </li></ul> <p>Preferred Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field </li><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field </li><li>Experience with SAP </li></ul> <p>General Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word </li><li>Familiarity with ERP systems </li><li>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail </li><li>Quick adaptability to new systems </li><li>Effective communication and collaboration across all levels of the organization </li><li>Initiative-driven approach to process improvement and problem-solving </li></ul> <p>Essential Functions</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate with operations to review and resolve production paperwork discrepancies </li><li>Confirm production orders and reconcile raw materials and activity postings in SAP </li><li>Manage daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reporting and reconciliation </li><li>Support physical inventory counts and track off-site inventory </li><li>Own and manage the inventory transfer process between locations </li><li>Coordinate local accounts payable activities using Coupa and SAP </li><li>Serve as the primary point of contact for AP issues and troubleshooting </li><li>Support monthly financial close activities, including production order reconciliation and variance analysis </li><li>Identify areas for improvement in accounting and plant processes and assist with implementing enhancements </li><li>Participate in special projects supporting business transformation and continuous improvement initiatives </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions</p> <ul> <li>Fast-paced manufacturing environment with daily interaction between accounting and plant operations teams </li></ul>