Assistant Accounting Manager — Inventory & General Accounting

World Finer Foods; Bloomfield, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

World Finer Foods is seeking an Assistant Accounting Manager focused on Inventory Control and General Accounting. You will oversee inventory reconciliation, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has strong accounting and inventory management experience, with a mindset for continuous improvement and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of inventory records in ERP and inventory management systems.
• Record inventory receipts, transfers, adjustments, write-offs, and other transactions.
• Monitor and resolve daily EDI transaction errors and lot control discrepancies.
• Investigate variances with warehouse/operations 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 policies, standards, and internal controls related to inventory.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate reconciling items.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings, including journal entries and accruals.
• Perform account analysis and variance reporting to support financial results.
• Support monthly financial statements, management reports, and ad hoc analyses.
• Ensure inventory balances and related costs are reflected in financial records.
• Assist in maintaining and improving accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Support annual audits and provide requested documentation.
• Participate in system implementations and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Inventory accounting

Month-end close

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

World Finer Foods is seeking an Assistant Accounting Manager focused on Inventory Control and General Accounting. You will oversee inventory reconciliation, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has strong accounting and inventory management experience, with a mindset for continuous improvement and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.