Senior Accountant, Inventory

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Posted Oct 2, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time
Est. $85K – $115K/yr

Overview

This is a fully remote role.

The organization is seeking a Senior Accountant, Inventory to manage inventory-related accounting activities and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. This position supports month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and audit support within a control-focused environment.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for inventory accounts.
  • Create journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analyses, and supporting schedules.
  • Analyze inventory activity to identify trends, discrepancies, and process issues.
  • Research and resolve differences between operational records, subledger, and general ledger balances.
  • Maintain complete, audit-ready documentation for accounting conclusions and reconciliations.
  • Prepare and maintain complex reconciliations for inventory and related balance sheet accounts.
  • Investigate reconciling items and perform root-cause analysis with cross-functional teams.
  • Execute SOX controls and maintain evidence for control performance and review readiness.
  • Support improvements in reconciliation quality, documentation, and close consistency.
  • Assist internal and external audit requests with schedules, support, and explanations.
  • Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, IT, FP&A, Internal Audit, and other teams to resolve issues.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance workflows and documentation.
  • Communicate risks, questions, and solutions clearly and promptly to management.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience including month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, and audit support.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and documentation standards.
  • Experience reconciling operational or financial data across multiple systems.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with capability to analyze large data sets.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA or CPA candidate status.
  • Experience in public company or complex environments.
  • Inventory or cost accounting expertise.
  • Experience in control-focused or transformational settings.

Compensation & Benefits

  • The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate's experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

Location

Fully remote.