Sr Accountant, Inventory Accounting (Remote)

Overview

This role involves leading the day-to-day execution of inventory accounting activities performed by an offshore team. The Senior Accountant, Inventory Accounting (Offshore Operations Lead) ensures accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of transaction processing, reconciliations, and control execution across inventory-related processes in compliance with US GAAP (ASC 330). The position requires a blend of technical accounting expertise, ERP knowledge (SAP S/4HANA and JD Edwards), and operational leadership to deliver consistent, audit-ready results.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the offshore inventory accounting team to ensure accurate and timely execution of reconciliations, transaction processing, and control activities
• Own the quality and completeness of offshore results by providing direction, review, and ongoing coaching to drive consistency and accountability
• Ensure inventory transaction flow integrity and compliance with US GAAP and SOX controls across SAP S/4HANA and JD Edwards
• Coordinate and support month-end and quarter-end close by validating offshore outputs, resolving issues, and partnering with the broader accounting team
• Support audit activities by ensuring offshore-prepared documentation and analyses are complete, accurate, and audit-ready
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, standardization, and control execution across inventory operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of inventory accounting experience, including valuation and reconciliation
• Strong understanding of US GAAP (ASC 330; familiarity with ASC 606 is a plus) and SOX controls
• Expertise in accounting and reconciliation principles related to inventory operations
• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP S/4HANA and JD Edwards E1
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets
• Ability to build and maintain complex queries; PowerBI development experience is beneficial
• Clear and effective communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and take ownership
• Experience with Blackline or similar reconciliation/reporting tools is a plus
• Detail-oriented with a passion for delivering accurate and timely results

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $67,000.00 - $87,000.00 USD
• Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location

Location

• Not specified

Additional Information

The employer is committed to diversity and inclusion and considers applicants regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial, or local laws. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities during the application process.