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A growing organization seeking an experienced Senior Inventory Accountant with strong GAAP expertise and manufacturing or distribution exposure.

Lead end-to-end inventory accounting, manage month-end close activities, ensure accurate valuation, and drive process improvements.

Onsite role (location to be disclosed during interview process).

Actively hiring to strengthen inventory controls and financial reporting accuracy.

Inventory is a critical component of financial performance, and this role ensures accurate reporting, operational alignment, and strong internal controls.

Competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications.

The Senior Inventory Accountant is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting of all inventory-related financial activity. This role oversees inventory transactions across purchasing, receipts, in-transit movements, reserves, cost changes, and valuation while ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls. The position leads inventory-related month-end close processes, supports audits, and partners cross-functionally with operations and supply chain teams to improve reporting efficiency and financial visibility.

• Oversee end-to-end inventory accounting processes and ensure accurate transaction recording.

• Reconcile inventory accounts and validate inventory movements.

• Analyze inventory variances, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.

• Manage purchasing, receipts, in-transit inventory, reserves, adjustments, cost changes, and valuation.

• Lead inventory-related close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.

• Prepare and analyze inventory financial reports for accuracy and completeness.

• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to resolve discrepancies.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.

• Support internal and external audits, including inventory control reviews.

• Provide detailed inventory reporting and analysis to support decision-making.

• Monitor inventory turnover, obsolescence, reserves, and valuation adjustments.

• Support ad hoc financial analysis related to inventory and SG&A as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

• CPA or CMA preferred.

• 5+ years of inventory accounting or financial reporting experience.

• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting principles and GAAP.

• Experience with SAP and advanced Excel skills.

• Proven ability to implement process improvements.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.

• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.

• Knowledge of inventory costing methods (FIFO, LIFO, weighted average).

• Competitive compensation package.

• Opportunity to partner closely with operations and supply chain leadership.

• High-impact role with visibility into core business operations.

Senior Inventory Accountant role overseeing GAAP-compliant inventory accounting, SAP reporting, month-end close, valuation, and process improvements in manufacturing.