Kforce has a client in Jacksonville, FL that is seeking a Data Analyst. Duties: * Accurately execute daily inventory transactions in ERP systems, including work orders, assembly builds, transfers, receipts, and adjustments across multiple manufacturing sites and third-party warehouses * Coordinate with production teams to process and close work orders, ensuring smooth operational continuity * Maintain ERP data integrity through regular system cleanups and validation checks * Monitor and analyze cost variances, identifying trends that impact manufacturing profitability and operational efficiency * Evaluate financial performance across manufacturing operations, including overhead, variances, and inventory valuation * Develop and present clear visual reports (charts, graphs, tables) to support monthly production reviews and strategic decision-making * Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to resolve transactional discrepancies and validate complex accounting entries * Ensure accurate cost allocations across business units through proactive communication with internal and external stakeholders * Identify and implement process improvements to enhance cost accounting accuracy and operational efficiency * Support month-end and quarter-end close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations related to inventory and cost of goods sold * Conduct cycle count reconciliations and process inventory adjustments based on physical verification, including participation in annual audits * Assist in budgeting and forecasting for manufacturing costs by providing historical data analysis and insights * Contribute to ad hoc reporting and special projects focused on inventory optimization and cost reduction * Review vendor invoices for raw material purchases and maintain audit-ready documentation for compliance purposes * Support year-end audit preparation through documentation and reconciliation activities