Fashion Inventory Accountant: Costing, Variances & Controls

Frankie Rubin; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a Staff Accountant - Fashion in Secaucus, NJ. The role focuses on inventory accounting, costing, and supporting the month-end close within a fashion/retail environment.

The candidate will collaborate with Finance, Operations and IT to strengthen internal controls, monitor standard costing, and provide financial insights for costing decisions. A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory accounting, cost accounting or general accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, costing, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work across multiple departments and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory accounting activities and ensure accuracy of inventory transactions and financial records.
• Support the month-end close process, including inventory reconciliations, aging reports, variance analysis, reserve calculations, adjustments, and journal entries.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and IT to investigate discrepancies, resolve system issues and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Maintain and monitor standard costing in accordance with established accounting policies.
• Manage intercompany inventory costing and pricing.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation and financial schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accounting procedures, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Analyze inventory data and provide financial insights to support costing and valuation decisions.

Skills

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

General accounting

Excel

ERP systems

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

24 Seven Talent is seeking a Staff Accountant - Fashion in Secaucus, NJ. The role focuses on inventory accounting, costing, and supporting the month-end close within a fashion/retail environment.

The candidate will collaborate with Finance, Operations and IT to strengthen internal controls, monitor standard costing, and provide financial insights for costing decisions. A Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of related experience are required.