The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) is a mission-driven non-profit dedicated to ensuring the future of elk, other wildlife, their habitat and our hunting heritage. Since our founding in 1984, we have helped conserve nearly one square mile of elk country every day. In partnership with others, we have conserved or enhanced more than 9.1 million acres, including improving public access to 1.6 million acres. Our impact will extend to 10 million acres by 2030.

RMEF is seeking an Inventory Accounting Coordinator to processes vendor direct invoices for RMEF’s banquet merchandise program. Responsibilities include:

• Receiving drop ship inventory
• Recording inventory transactions
• Compiling inventory data for monthly financial reports, reconciliation and analysis
• Ensuring data integrity of inventory transactions
• Working closely with Field Programs, Merchandise Programs and the Distribution Center to ensure accurate reporting of financial information

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of conservation in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications include:

• Experience working with purchase orders and inventory in an accounting department
• Strong background in accounting or bookkeeping computer applications
• Two years formal education in accounting or an equivalent combination of training, education and/or work experience

Location: This position is based at RMEF’s Headquarters office in Missoula, Montana and requires fulltime on-site work.

Essential Functions:

1. Responsible for receiving and processing vendor direct purchase orders and invoices.
2. Ensures timely payment of vendor direct invoices in agreement with contract terms. Researches and resolves invoice discrepancies.
3. Records various types of inventory adjustments as requested. Maintains records for inventory adjustments.
4. Provides backup support for the accounts payable function, including the issuance of checks and electronic payment.
5. Investigates and settles open purchase orders, as well as open transfer orders.
6. Resolves issues as they relate to inventory accounting and information systems.
7. Works with Field Programs, Merchandise Programs, and the Distribution Center to resolve inventory and purchase order issues.
8. Reconciles various inventory general ledger accounts.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Experience working with purchase orders and inventory preferred. Strong background in accounting or bookkeeping, computer applications, two years formal education in accounting or an equivalent combination of training, education and/or work experience required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

1. Knowledge and support of RMEF’s mission, goals, programs and activities.
2. Experience with accounting software and ability to use Word, Windows and Excel.
3. Ability to communicate and work with multiple diverse departments to obtain critical financial information and ensure accuracy of reporting.
4. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and adhere to time constraints. Ability to work at a fast pace and maintain accuracy through numerous interruptions.
5. Comfortable with technology, change and innovation.
6. Ability to work in a team environment.
7. Must have excellent customer service skills.

Physical Demands: The employee must sit or stand for long periods of time; use a computer terminal; reach forward and to the side; bend from both standing and sitting position; and lift items weighing various pounds, including some heavy lifting.