Assistant Accounting Manager – Inventory Control & Close

ADP, Inc.; Bloomfield (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Bloomfield, NJ is seeking an Assistant Accounting Manager - Inventory Control & General Accounting to oversee inventory reconciliation, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.

This role partners with Operations, Warehouse, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Finance to ensure inventory accuracy and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate will have accounting and inventory management experience, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in inventory accounting, cost accounting, manufacturing, distribution, or warehousing environments.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting principles, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Experience with ERP and inventory management systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of inventory records within the inventory management and ERP systems.
• Review and record inventory receipts, transfers, adjustments, write-offs, and other inventory transactions.
• Monitor and resolve daily EDI transaction errors and lot control discrepancies.
• Investigate inventory variances and partner with warehouse and operations teams to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Reconcile inventory subledger balances to the general ledger on a timely basis.
• Review inventory movement reports and analyze unusual transactions or trends.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements related to inventory.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries and accruals.
• Perform account analysis and variance reporting to support accurate financial results.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements, management reports, and ad hoc analyses.
• Ensure inventory balances and related costs are accurately reflected in the financial records.
• Assist in maintaining and improving accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Support annual financial audits and provide requested documentation to internal and external auditors.
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Bloomfield, NJ is seeking an Assistant Accounting Manager - Inventory Control & General Accounting to oversee inventory reconciliation, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.

This role partners with Operations, Warehouse, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Finance to ensure inventory accuracy and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate will have accounting and inventory management experience, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to