The Senior Inventory Accountant, Operations is responsible for maintaining the general ledger and ensuring the accuracy of inventory reporting and other financial reporting activities across multiple locations. This role plays a key part in the month-end close process and addresses tight deadlines, while supporting the organization's overall financial integrity and reporting requirements. This individual will be a strategic thinker with a proven ability to get into the details and see tasks to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries and manage month-end close activities for operational accounting functions.
- Prepare and maintain account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
- Perform income statement flux analyses by comparing actual results against budget and prior year to identify trends and ensure proper classification and coding in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and reporting for executive leadership
Inventory Accounting & Reporting
- Review and reconcile Raw, Work in Process, and Finished Goods Inventory for multiple locations across the company
- Calculation of Slow Moving and Obsolete Inventory Reserves
- Maintain reporting for Intercompany In-Transit Inventory
- Review and reconcile Open Receivers (Goods Received Not Invoiced)
- Analyze Material Margin Variances at a local level for discrepancies and abnormalities
Compliance & Controls
- Support and maintain SOX compliance through the execution of required reviews and internal control procedures.
- Assist with audits and provide requested documentation as needed.
- Evaluate processes and procedures to recommend, develop, and implement initiatives that will improve accuracy and increase efficiency
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience
- 2 to 4 years of accounting experience
- Experience working with general ledger accounting, inventory/operational accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Good understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative and positive attitude
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Ability to work a hybrid schedule from the Dallas office 4 days a week