Senior Inventory Accountant

Sims Lifecycle Services; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) in West Chicago, IL is seeking an inventory-focused accountant to join the finance team. You will ensure accurate inventory reconciliations, support month-end close, and partner with Finance, Operations and Logistics to improve inventory accuracy.

The role offers opportunity to shape inventory accounting practices, travel to sites, and develop processes. A bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and strong Excel skills are preferred; CPA-track a plus.

Qualifications

• Inventory or distribution experience is essential.
• Experience with inventory accounting, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Understanding of movements, valuation and accounting treatment.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience with Finance and Operations teams.
• Proactive, hands-on problem-solver; eager to improve controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred but not essential; ERP experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review inventory reconciliations, adjustments and valuation analysis.
• Support month-end close, inventory reporting and variance investigations.
• Monitor inventory transactions and resolve discrepancies across sites.
• Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Logistics and Commercial teams to improve accuracy.
• Support inventory counts, audits and internal controls.
• Develop and implement inventory accounting policies and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve consistency and reporting across locations.
• Support broader accounting activities and special projects.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) | West Chicago, IL

Salary: Competitive based on experience

About the Opportunity

Sims Lifecycle Services (SLS) is a global leader in IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), data center decommissioning, server remanufacturing and electronics recycling.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review inventory reconciliations, adjustments and valuation analysis.
• Support month-end close, inventory reporting and variance investigations.
• Monitor inventory transactions and resolve discrepancies across operational sites.
• Work with Finance, Operations, Logistics and Commercial teams to improve inventory accuracy.
• Support inventory counts, audits and internal controls.
• Develop and implement inventory accounting policies, procedures and process improvements.
• Identify opportunities to improve consistency, efficiency and reporting across multiple locations.
• Support wider accounting activities and special projects.

What We're Looking For

Inventory or distribution experience is essential. You don't need to have worked exclusively in inventory accounting, but you must understand inventory processes and how operational activity translates into accounting entries.

We're particularly interested in candidates with experience in distribution, manufacturing, technology, logistics, recycling or other inventory-driven environments.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience with inventory accounting, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Understanding of inventory movements, valuation and accounting treatment.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience working with Finance and Operations teams.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• An interest in developing processes, improving controls and implementing change.
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.

CPA or CPA-track is preferred but not essential. ERP experience, audit exposure and experience documenting accounting procedures are also beneficial.

Why Join SLS?

This isn't a role where every process is already established. You'll have the opportunity to help shape and improve inventory accounting practices as the business grows, working across both finance and operational teams.

The role is based in West Chicago, with periodic travel to operating sites during the first six months and occasional travel to other US or international locations as required.

Salary: Extremely competitive, depending on experience.

If you're an inventory-focused accountant who enjoys investigating issues, improving processes and taking ownership, we'd love to hear from you.