Inventory Accountant

Overview

This role involves serving as an Inventory Accountant within a Local Solutions business unit, reporting directly to the Inventory Accounting Manager. The position is responsible for managing the full end-to-end accounting and control processes related to inventory movements. The role is critical in establishing and maintaining best practices in inventory management and documentation.

This is a remote position with some travel required, ideally suited for candidates located in the Eastern Region of the United States.

Responsibilities

Inventory Control

• Coordinate inventory cycle counts for raw materials, work in process, produced finished goods, and purchased finished goods across assigned plants.
• Collaborate with plant operations to perform cycle counts, reconcile counts to the general ledger, and post inventory differences.
• Work with Finance Business Partners to understand and address significant count variances before posting.
• Manage accounting for excess and obsolete inventory, including calculating and maintaining reserve rates and partnering with operations to address slow or non-moving stock.
• Coordinate annual full physical inventory processes (Q4) for all plants within assigned regions, ensuring adequate finance and accounting support.
• Provide reports and updates on inventory key performance indicators (KPIs) in partnership with FP&A and Finance Business Partnering teams.
• Participate in initial inventory setup for mergers and acquisitions, including establishing initial balances and obsolete inventory considerations.
• Monitor and coordinate inventory transactions related to specially produced inventory.
• Research, analyze, and reconcile intercompany inventory movements.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to inventory balances, movements, and backflushing.

Month-End Close Activities

• Prepare and submit balance sheet reconciliations for all inventory accounts within assigned plants.
• Prepare and post adjusting journal entries related to inventory transactions.
• Review month-end balance sheet and profit & loss variance accounts related to inventory to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Perform other ad hoc accounting tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications such as CMA or CPA are a plus.
• Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree for qualified candidates.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing finance and/or cost accounting experience.
• Experience with complex ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, SysPro, Sage); SAP S/4 Hana experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time, with up to 50%+ travel during Q4 to support full physical inventory processes.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process gaps and lead implementation of best practices.
• Results-oriented with strong attention to accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Ability to work independently as a subject matter expert with limited supervision.
• Capability to implement ideas across multiple plant environments.
• Strong influencing skills without direct reporting authority.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $65,000 - $110,000 per year
• Annual target bonus: 10%
• 401(k) plan / group retirement savings program
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Location

Remote position with some travel required, preferably candidates located in the Eastern Region of the United States.