Hybrid Inventory Accounting Lead: Build Controls & Systems

Katalyst Group; Hinsdale (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Schedule

On-site 3 days/week in Western Suburbs

Job summary

Katalyst Group is hiring a Senior Accountant who will own inventory accounting processes, controls, and improvements. You will partner with accounting, finance, operations, and executives to translate operational activity into stronger financial controls and better decision-making.

You’ll lead cycle counts, ensure accuracy, and drive system enhancements while supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and audit needs. This role offers autonomy and visibility across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 3–5 years of accounting or audit experience.
• Public accounting/audit background is a plus for Senior level.
• CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus.
• Experience in inventory, manufacturing, distribution or inventory-intensive environments adds value.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with ERP/operational systems.
• Process-improvement mindset and ability to translate operations into controls.

Responsibilities

• Own inventory accounting processes, controls, policies and procedures.
• Redesign and strengthen inventory processes end-to-end.
• Improve cycle counts, accuracy, reconciliations, testing procedures.
• Collaborate with warehouse/operations to connect operations to financials.
• Identify gaps in inventory visibility and reduce adjustments/losses.
• Evaluate and improve systems supporting inventory transactions, seeking automation.
• Lead cross-functional talks on new processes and train operations teams.
• Support month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, variance analysis, reporting, and audits.
• Maintain strong internal controls and U.S. GAAP compliance.
• Gain exposure to senior leadership and impact the business.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Internal controls

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Cross-functional communication

Independent ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA progress

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Katalyst Group is hiring a Senior Accountant who will own inventory accounting processes, controls, and improvements. You will partner with accounting, finance, operations, and executives to translate operational activity into stronger financial controls and better decision-making.

You’ll lead cycle counts, ensure accuracy, and drive system enhancements while supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and audit needs. This role offers autonomy and visibility across the business.