Senior Inventory Accountant

Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

401(k) with Company matching

Pension

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Long-Term Disability

Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan

Matching Gift Program

Job summary

Martin Marietta in Raleigh, NC seeks a Senior Inventory Accountant to maintain inventory integrity, manage intercompany eliminations, and support SOX controls. The role requires expertise with JDE, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, reporting, and process improvements, with collaboration across departments and field teams. CPA is a plus; Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; CPA/Masters boosts profile.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP.
• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills: pivot tables, vlookups, data analysis.
• Experience with JDE, Query, and Report writers is a plus.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across levels.

Responsibilities

• Inventory item master setup and integrity within JDE for finished goods and WIP.
• Balance interfaces between JDE and sub-systems.
• Prepare intercompany profit elimination within inventory across product lines.
• Own SOX scoping activities for finished goods reserves and raw materials.
• Assist with purchase accounting for acquired inventory.
• Support field with item processing, reporting, and best practices.
• Conduct account analysis and research fluctuations; prepare reconciliations.
• Assist with quarterly and annual reporting as needed.
• Prepare internal and external reporting and ad-hoc analysis.
• Evaluate new processes to improve efficiency and controls.
• Maintain accounting procedures and cross-functional policy adherence.
• Work in cross-functional teams to ensure inventory policies are followed.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and SOX requirements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication

Self-starter

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

JDE

Query

Report writers

Job description

This position is located at our corporate office in Raleigh, NC. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Inventory Accountant with the ability to thrive in our fast paced, growing organization. This individual must be able to identify and resolve problems both independently and as a part of a team. Effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization along with strong organizational and time management ability are also required.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for inventory item master setup and integrity within JDE for finished goods and work in process
• Responsible for interface errors/balancing between JDE and sub-systems
• Responsible for preparation of intercompany profit elimination within inventory across multiple product lines
• Responsible for SOX scoping activities in regards to review of finished goods reserves and raw materials
• Assist with puchase accounting for acquired inventory
• Provide assistance to field for item processing, reporting, best practices and policy
• Conduct account analysis, including researching and explaining fluctuations and preparing account reconciliations
• Provide assistance with quarterly and annual reporting as needed
• Prepare internal and external reporting and analysis on an ad-hoc basis
• Evaluate and recommend new approaches and procedures that result in process improvementsand efficiencies
• Maintain company accounting procedures and processes
• Work in cross-functional teams to ensure inventory policies and procedures are consistently being followed
• Ensure compliance with all internal processes
• Adhere to SOX compliance and other special projects as determined

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus
• Minimum of 5 year of relevant experience; Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience with CPA/Masters degree
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Must be a self-starter and a quick learner who can work independently and as a part of a team with minimal supervision
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge including pivot tables, vlookups and data analysis
• Previous experience with JDE, Query functionality and Report writers a plus
• Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize workload
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, to individuals at all levels of the organization

A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials – including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta'sMagnesia Specialtiesbusiness produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.
At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest – those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

In return, we offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical
• Prescription Drug
• Vision
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Salary Continuation – Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Options
• Employee Life Insurance
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Direct Deposit Payroll
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• Matching Gift Program
• New Auto Purchase Discount Plans

At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.