Inventory Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking an experienced Inventory Accountant in Raleigh, NC to support inventory accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting across multiple product lines. This role partners with operations, supply chain, and finance to ensure accurate month-end close and audit readiness.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in inventory accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills for reporting and variance analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, including inventory accounting and cost analysis.
• Experience supporting inventory reporting, reconciliations, and financial close activities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and inventory accounting principles.
• Experience working with multiple product lines, SKUs, or complex inventory environments.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and advanced reporting functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory accounting records and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and investigate discrepancies between physical inventory counts and financial records.
• Analyze inventory costs, product margins, variances, and trends to support business decision-making.
• Prepare inventory-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits and reporting requirements.
• Support inventory valuation processes and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Generate and maintain inventory, cost, and operational reports for leadership.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and reporting processes.
• Monitor inventory transactions across multiple product lines and manufacturing or distribution locations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased reporting efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Inventory accounting experience

Cost analysis

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Inventory Accountant

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Accountant to join a growing organization with a diverse portfolio of products. This role will be responsible for supporting inventory accounting activities, cost analysis, financial reporting, and annual audit requirements while partnering closely with operations, supply chain, and finance teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong inventory accounting experience, analytical skills, and the ability to work across multiple product lines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory accounting records and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and investigate discrepancies between physical inventory counts and financial records.
• Analyze inventory costs, product margins, variances, and trends to support business decision-making.
• Prepare inventory-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits and reporting requirements.
• Support inventory valuation processes and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Generate and maintain inventory, cost, and operational reports for leadership.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and reporting processes.
• Monitor inventory transactions across multiple product lines and manufacturing or distribution locations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased reporting efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, including inventory accounting and cost analysis.
• Experience supporting inventory reporting, reconciliations, and financial close activities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and inventory accounting principles.
• Experience working with multiple product lines, SKUs, or complex inventory environments.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and advanced reporting functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, or product-based industry experience.
• Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory controls.
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.

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