Inventory & Cost Accountant - Growth in Retail

Advantex Professional Services; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable and established company

Competitive compensation

Full benefits package

Additional employee perks

Professional development and career成长

Job summary

Advantex Professional Services in Los Angeles is seeking a Cost or Inventory Accountant to join our finance team on a direct-hire basis. You will support inventory accounting, product costing, COGS, and margin analysis, contributing to month-end close and reporting.

The role requires a 2+ year accounting background with GAAP knowledge, strong Excel and ERP experience, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in retail or inventory-focused settings.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience with inventory accounting and COGS.
• Strong Excel skills and use of PivotTables and lookup functions.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze inventory and product costing.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Analyze COGS, gross margins, and product costs.
• Prepare monthly journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger.
• Analyze costs including freight and duties affecting margins.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Assist with counts, cycle counts, and adjustments.
• Prepare financial reports and management analysis.
• Collaborate with purchasing, merchandising, operations, and finance teams.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel PivotTables

XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP system

Inventory management software

Job description

Advantex Professional Services in Los Angeles is seeking a Cost or Inventory Accountant to join our finance team on a direct-hire basis. You will support inventory accounting, product costing, COGS, and margin analysis, contributing to month-end close and reporting.

The role requires a 2+ year accounting background with GAAP knowledge, strong Excel and ERP experience, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.