Inventory and Tax Accountant

Vinfast US; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VinFast US is seeking an Inventory & Tax Accountant to join our Finance team in Irvine, CA. The role manages inventory, COGS, fixed assets, and U.S./Canada tax accounting, supporting month-end close and audit readiness.

The ideal candidate has a BA in accounting/finance and experience with SAP or Oracle ERP, along with strong Excel and analytical skills. This is an on-site position within a fast-growing automotive company offering robust internal controls and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience with inventory, COGS, general ledger, and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills including PivotTables and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communications and ability to work across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory, COGS accounting, and reconcile related balances across SAP/ERP systems and warehouse records.
• Perform monthly inventory and COGS reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analyses.
• Maintain fixed asset records and coordinate asset tagging and depreciation postings.
• Handle U.S. and Canadian tax accounting, filings, and compliance under Global Tax guidance.
• Execute month-end close duties, reconcile accounts, and prepare supporting documentation.
• Support internal controls, SOX compliance, audits, and process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Written & verbal communication

Collaboration across teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Inventory & Tax Accountant is a key member of the Finance team responsible for accounting, reconciliation, and financial controls related to inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), and fixed assets, while performing assigned U.S. and Canadian tax accounting and compliance activities. The role maintains accurate accounting records, supports month-end and year-end close activities, prepares tax-related reconciliations and compliance documentation, and coordinates assigned tax filings and payments for the United States and Canada.

This position works closely with Warehouse, Logistics, Procurement, Operations, Accounts Payable, the Global Tax team, Canadian Finance stakeholders, external tax advisors, and other Finance teams to support accurate financial reporting, timely tax compliance, physical inventory activities, audit requirements, and internal controls.

RESPONSIBILITIES & KEY ACTIVITIES:

Inventory & COGS Accounting

• Review and monitor inventory transactions, including receipts, issuances, transfers, returns, disposals, and adjustments.
• Reconcile inventory and COGS balances among SAP or the applicable ERP/accounting system, warehouse records, supporting schedules, and physical inventory results.
• Prepare monthly inventory and COGS reconciliations, journal entries, supporting schedules, reports, and variance analyses; investigate significant or unusual transactions.
• Monitor inventory in transit, goods received not invoiced (GRNI), and other outstanding inventory transactions.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end inventory cut‑off procedures.
• Review landed costs, freight, import duties, and other costs affecting inventory valuation.
• Monitor slow-moving, obsolete, damaged, and excess inventory and support reserve and write‑down assessments.
• Partner with Warehouse, Logistics, Procurement, Accounts Payable, and Operations to resolve inventory‑related issues.

Physical Inventory & Cycle Counts

• Coordinate and participate in periodic cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts.
• Reconcile physical count results to system records, investigate variances, identify root causes, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Ensure inventory adjustments are properly supported, documented, approved, and recorded in the applicable system.
• Maintain complete inventory count documentation for management review and internal and external audits.
• Travel periodically to warehouse locations for inventory counts, as required.

Fixed Asset Accounting

• Maintain and reconcile assigned fixed asset records, including acquisitions, transfers, retirements, disposals, write‑offs, and other changes.
• Coordinate asset tagging and maintain complete and accurate asset information and supporting documentation.
• Prepare or coordinate fixed asset journal entries, supporting schedules, monthly reports, and General Ledger reconciliations.
• Support periodic physical verification of fixed assets and investigate missing, damaged, transferred, or inactive assets.
• Coordinate with the Fixed Asset Accounting team and business owners to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate records.

U.S. & Canadian Tax Accounting & Compliance

• Prepare data, reconciliations, workpapers, and supporting documentation for assigned U.S. and Canadian tax filings and payments.
• Support the preparation and/or review of assigned U.S. sales and use tax, property tax, and other applicable state and local tax filings. Support Canadian GST/HST, PST/QST, and other assigned federal or provincial indirect tax filings under the direction of the Global Tax team or external tax advisors.
• Reconcile assigned tax-related General Ledger accounts, investigate reconciling items, and prepare or support related journal entries.
• Maintain the tax compliance calendar and monitor assigned filing and payment deadlines.
• Coordinate assigned tax payment requests and retain payment confirmations and supporting documentation.
• Research and resolve routine discrepancies involving tax transactions and elevate complex or material matters to the appropriate Tax or Finance leader.
• Track tax notices, assessments, and correspondence and coordinate information needed for timely resolution.
• Maintain tax returns, workpapers, exemption certificates, payment support, and related correspondence in an organized and audit‑ready manner.
• Support tax audits and information requests in coordination with the Global Tax team, external tax advisors, and applicable authorities.
• Support accounting and reconciliation activities related to import duties and other transaction‑based taxes, as assigned.

Month‑End Close, General Ledger & Reporting

• Perform assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities within established deadlines.
• Prepare account reconciliations, journal entries, financial schedules, variance analyses, and recurring or ad hoc reports.
• Investigate and resolve aged or outstanding reconciling items and communicate material issues promptly.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit‑ready supporting documentation.

Internal Controls, Audit & Process Improvement

• Perform responsibilities in accordance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, Delegation of Authority requirements, internal controls, and applicable SOX requirements.
• Support internal and external financial and tax audits and assist with remediation of audit findings.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, data quality, documentation, and internal controls.
• Perform other related duties and special projects consistent with the position, as assigned.

Position Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum three years of relevant accounting experience, including experience in inventory, General Ledger, and/or tax accounting.
• Experience with inventory accounting, COGS, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month‑end close.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including principles applicable to inventory, COGS, fixed assets, and account reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. sales and use tax, property tax, or other state and local tax compliance activities.
• Experience using an ERP or accounting system.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, formulas, reconciliations, and analysis of large data sets.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet reporting and compliance deadlines, and work independently while escalating significant issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across Finance and operational teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in automotive, manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or another inventory‑intensive environment.
• SAP experience; experience with Oracle or a comparable ERP platform may also be considered.
• Hands‑on experience preparing or reviewing U.S. sales and use tax, property tax, or other transaction‑based tax filings and reconciliations. Experience supporting Canadian GST/HST, PST/QST, or other federal or provincial indirect tax filings and reconciliations is preferred but not required.
• Experience working with external auditors, tax advisors, or tax authorities.
• Familiarity with SOX controls and a corporate internal‑control environment.
• CPA, CPA candidate, or other relevant accounting or tax credential.

VinFast is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need and are made without unlawful discrimination based on any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About the Organization

Welcome to the Future of Mobility.
VinFast is a driving force in the global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state‑of‑the‑art automotive manufacturing complex with globally leading scalability in Vietnam.
VinFast currently sells three vehicles in its home country of Vietnam and will launch five new all‑electric vehicles for sale in North America, Europe and the Asia‑Pacific region. We are the first global, automotive company to commit to shifting to solely producing only Electric Vehicles by the end of 2022. We have an ambitious growth strategy with Direct to Consumer, retail and aftersales facilities being introduced this year.
Strongly committed to the mission for a sustainable future for everyone, VinFast constantly innovates to bring high‑quality products, advanced smart services, seamless customer experiences, and pricing strategy for all to inspire global customers to jointly create a future of smart mobility and a sustainable planet. VinFast is also committed to diversity and inclusion, with women serving in the top roles of Global CEO and US CEO.
We welcome you to join the charge.

Starting at

Salary Range $80,000 - $100,000

EOE Statement Vinfast is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

This position is currently accepting applications.

Open Date 11/3/2026

Req Number ACC-26-00002