Inventory Accounting Analyst

ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 63,375 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Mental health resources

Job summary

ZT Systems seeks an Inventory Accounting Analyst to safeguard the integrity of its inventory financial data across the global footprint. You will apply US GAAP to inventory valuation, assist with end-to-end accounting for inventory, COGS, and margin analysis, and support the monthly close with journal entries and variance reviews.

The role collaborates with Product and Sales to maintain standard costs, generate cost reports, and help implement SOX-compliant controls for a newly acquired

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• At least 2+ years of accounting experience with inventory.
• Experience with Standard Cost Accounting and SAP proficiency.
• Strong communication and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Record inventory-related journal entries and close processes.
• Prepare monthly inventory valuations and variances for US GAAP.
• Reconcile inventory accounts across global operations.
• Analyze gross margins and cost drivers for management review.
• Maintain standard product costs with Product/Sales teams.
• Support SOX-compliant controls for new divisions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

About the Role

The Inventory Accounting Analyst supports the integrity of the company’s inventory financial data by assisting with the end‑to‑end accounting for inventory, cost of goods sold, and margin analysis. Execute day‑to‑day accounting tasks for a large division, ensuring that inventory transactions are recorded accurately and timely. Apply US GAAP standards to inventory valuation and assist in ensuring compliance across global operating territories.

What You’ll Do

• Support the accounting, reporting, and analysis related to inventories, gross margins, and standard costs.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for inventory movements, accruals for inventory in transit, and the capitalization of freight and tariffs.
• Assist with the monthly financial close by performing preliminary inventory valuations and identifying potential reserves for slow‑moving or obsolete stock under US GAAP.
• Review gross margin data and help investigate variances between budgeted and actual margins for management review.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for inventory‑related accounts across global operating territories to ensure balance sheet accuracy.
• Track and report on cost drivers that cause variances between standard and actual costs.
• Coordinate with Product and Sales teams to provide data necessary for maintaining accurate standard product costs.
• Generate and distribute reports that provide visibility into cost components like product, duty, and freight.
• Help document the Company’s current end‑to‑end inventory processes and workflows.
• Support physical inventory counts and monthly cycle count programs by reviewing results and flagging variances for further investigation.
• Support the development and documentation of new SOX‑compliant internal controls for the newly acquired division to ensure reporting integrity.
• Maintain documentation for inventory internal controls and gather requested information for internal and external auditors.
• Monitor listings of low‑margin and slow‑moving inventory to provide updates to relevant departments.
• Assist IT and the broader accounting team with user acceptance testing for ERP patches, fixes, or cost‑related system issues.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an Accredited University and 2+ years of experience.
• Experience with Standard Cost Accounting.
• Essential application proficiency in SAP and other systems.
• Good communication skills and strong attention to detail; capable of working independently.

Compensation & Financial Security

• Competitive base salary between $63,375 and $88,000 per year, determined individually.
• Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs.

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers.

Time Away & Work‑Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays.
• Parental leave and family care support programs.

Growth & Purpose

• Structured training programs and on‑the‑job learning opportunities.
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about.

Benefits

• Company‑paid life and disability insurance.
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zt Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional upon the foregoing.