EMEA Inventory & Cost Accountant

Stanley 1913; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley 1913, based in Amsterdam, seeks a Senior Accountant to enhance accounting operations across the EMEA region. You will own cost and inventory processes, support the MEC, and work cross-functionally with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role requires 5+ years of accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and fluency in English. ERP (Oracle) and Power BI experience are a plus, with a focus on process improvement and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in fast-paced environments (FMCG, Manufacturing, or Retail).
• Strong knowledge of inventory and cost accounting, including valuation, reconciliations, and variance analysis under US GAAP.
• Ability to own processes end-to-end with accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own cost and inventory process activities: valuation, reconciliations, variance analysis (PPV, obsolescence, write-offs).
• Ensure inventory accounting aligns with US GAAP and internal policies.
• Support Month-End Close activities, including reconciliations.
• Assist audits by gathering and preparing information requested by auditors.
• Maintain SOPs and drive changes to improve policies and procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure data integrity.
• Support intercompany processes and reconciliations across EMEA entities.
• Provide insights on inventory and cost trends for decision making.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects improving accounting operations.

Skills

Excel skills

English fluency

Data analysis

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Oracle ERP

Power BI

Job description

Stanley 1913, based in Amsterdam, seeks a Senior Accountant to enhance accounting operations across the EMEA region. You will own cost and inventory processes, support the MEC, and work cross-functionally with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The role requires 5+ years of accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and fluency in English. ERP (Oracle) and Power BI experience are a plus, with a focus on process improvement and audit readiness.