Inventory Accounting Supervisor

Jobtailor; Bayport (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior Inventory Accounting Manager to lead daily operations of the inventory accounting function, including period and year-end closes, reconciliations, cost calculations, additions, disposals, and transfers.

You will supervise and develop a team of accounting professionals, maintain GAAP compliance and data integrity, and drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency across cross-functional teams and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; MBA a plus; CPA preferred
• Minimum 7 years related experience
• Effective communication and leadership to manage a team
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Process oriented with continuous improvement mindset
• Desire and ability to coach accounting associates
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools
• Strong GAAP knowledge and finance technical skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations of the inventory accounting function, including period and year-end processes, reconciliations, additions, disposals, transfers, cost calculations, and other cost/inventory processes
• Supervise, mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Assist in developing and maintaining documentation of inventory accounting policies, procedures, and controls
• Ensure GAAP compliance and integrity of system data
• Recommend process and system improvements to maximize operational efficiency
• Communicate key financial and business analysis on inventory trends to management
• Support cross-functional teams and other accounting projects
• Monitor controls for recording inventory
• Provide support documentation for audits

Skills

Inventory accounting

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Coaching and mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

MBA a plus

Tools

Excel

Financial Tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee, and participate in (when necessary) the daily operations of the inventory accounting function, including period and year-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, inventory additions, disposals, transfers, cost calculations, and other cost and inventory processes while providing direction on effective methods and processes.
• Supervise, mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals by providing guidance, coaching, training and educational opportunities, and performance feedback.
• Assist in developing and maintaining comprehensive documentation of inventory accounting policies, procedures, and controls. Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies related to cost and inventory.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and integrity of system data. Lead the discipline of maintaining financial data integrity and internal controls.
• Recommend process and system improvements (simplification and standardization) to maximize operational efficiency. Focus on best practices to keep pace with the needs of the business and manage the implementation of new processes and controls.
• Responsible for communicating key financial and business analysis and support to management on inventory trends.
• Support other accounting projects and processes within the department, support cross-functional teams, and assist as needed.
• Monitor the system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recording of inventory.
• Provides support documentation and assists with both internal and external audit inquiries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, MBA a plus, CPA preferred
• Minimum of 7 years related experience
• Effective communication and leadership skills to manage a team and collaborate with various cross functional teams
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Process oriented with a continuous improvement mindset who embraces change
• Desire and ability to coach and develop accounting associates
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial tools and technology
• Strong accounting knowledge and orientation with strong finance technical skills, including an in-depth knowledge of GAAP

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership in inventory accounting operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and maintaining financial data integrity. Proficient in developing accounting policies and mentoring teams while driving process improvements for operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Inventory Accounting Management
• GAAP Compliance
• Team Leadership and Development
• Financial Data Integrity
• Process Improvement

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Inventory Accounting
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Cost Calculations
• Financial Analysis
• Accounting Policies Development
• Internal Controls
• Audit Support
• Analytical Skills

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Leadership Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Attention to Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA Preferred
• MBA a Plus

Industry Keywords

• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Inventory Trends
• Operational Efficiency
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Financial Tools