Cost Inventory Accountant

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group is seeking an experienced Inventory Cost Accountant to join our accounting team in Bellevue, WA. The role emphasizes inventory accounting, cost analysis, and month-end close, with opportunities to partner across teams and drive process improvements.

The ideal candidate brings 5–7 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with ERP systems and Excel.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of accounting experience, preferably involving inventory/cost accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of general accounting, cost accounting, and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with accounting/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work across multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile inventory and related general ledger accounts.
• Perform month-end close, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare inventory and COGS reporting and analysis.
• Analyze inventory aging, carrying costs, turns, discrepancies, and profitability.
• Calculate and maintain reserves for surplus and obsolete inventory.
• Coordinate and support physical inventory counts.
• Assist with annual audits and provide supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accounting processes, reporting, and systems.
• Ensure inventory accounting is accurate and compliant with U.S. GAAP.

Skills

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We're partnering with a well-respected market leader seeking an experienced Inventory Cost Accountant to join its accounting team. This highly visible role will focus on inventory accounting, cost analysis, reconciliations, reporting, and month-end close, with the opportunity to collaborate across multiple teams, drive process improvements, and work closely with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and reconcile inventory and related general ledger accounts.

Perform month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and resolution of inventory subledger issues.

Prepare inventory and COGS reporting and analysis.

Analyze inventory aging, carrying costs, turns, discrepancies, and profitability.

Calculate and maintain reserves for surplus and obsolete inventory.

Coordinate and support physical inventory counts.

Assist with annual audits and provide supporting documentation.

Identify opportunities to improve inventory accounting processes, reporting, and systems.

Ensure inventory accounting is accurate and compliant with U.S. GAAP.

Qualifications

5-7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably involving inventory and/or cost accounting.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Strong understanding of general accounting, cost accounting, and U.S. GAAP.

Experience with accounting/ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

High attention to detail and ability to work across multiple stakeholders.

Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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Company Profile:

Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.

Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.

Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com.

Benefits Information:

Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.