Inventory Accountant

Overview

This role is for an Inventory Accountant reporting directly to the Inventory Accounting Manager within the Local Solutions business unit. The position involves managing the full end-to-end accounting and controls process related to inventory movements. The team is responsible for establishing and maintaining best practices in inventory management and documentation.

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

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 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.
• Partner with operations teams to address slow or non-moving stock items.
• Coordinate the annual full physical inventory process (Q4) for all plants in the assigned regions.
• Provide inventory-related reports and updates on key performance indicators (KPIs) to FP&A and Finance Business Partnering teams.
• Participate in initial inventory setup for mergers and acquisitions, including 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 reporting.
• Perform other ad hoc tasks as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; advanced degrees, CMA, or CPA are a plus.
• Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing finance and/or cost accounting experience.
• Experience with complex ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, SysPro, or Sage; SAP S/4 Hana preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to travel 10% or more; up to 50%+ travel during Q4 to support full physical inventory.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify process gaps and lead implementation of best practices.
• Results-oriented with strong ability to deliver accurate and timely products and services.
• Ability to work independently as a subject matter expert with limited supervision.
• Capability to implement ideas across a multi-plant environment.
• Strong influencing skills without direct reporting authority.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $65,000 - $110,000 per year.
• 10% annual target bonus.
• 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; candidates ideally located in the Eastern Region.