Senior Inventory Accountant , Cost Accountant

FutureStep Korn Ferry; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureStep Korn Ferry is hiring a Senior Inventory Accountant in Dallas, Texas. This role involves inventory analysis, financial reporting, and extensive interaction with accounting teams to streamline processes.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, at least six years of relevant experience, and knowledge of GAAP. Proficiency in Oracle ERP and MS Excel is essential. The role includes significant responsibilities with a requirement for up to 75% travel initially.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of six years’ experience as an Inventory or Cost Accountant.
• Manufacturing/Electronics experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory analysis and maintain financial records.
• Assist with the preparation of monthly budget vs. actuals analyses.
• Work with the Director of Accounting and IT in developing inventory reports.

Skills

Public accounting experience

GAAP understanding

Proficiency in MS Excel

Proficiency in MS Access

SQL Report Queries

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Senior Inventory Accountant, Cost Accountant

Full-time

Hyla Mobile is a rapidly growing company that provides carrier grade Wireless device trade-in solutions to Wireless Carriers and Retailers around the world. Hyla Mobile’s goal is to transform the wireless ecosystem by providing an easy way for Wireless Carriers and Retailers to reward customers through a comprehensive wireless device trade-in program.

To support this mission, the Senior Inventory Accountant / Cost Accountant will perform inventory analysis, maintain financial reports, records and general ledgers, and assist with all aspects of inventory accounting, including preparation of recurring and non-recurring accruals, inventory reserve and LCM calculations, application of processing and repair costs, and related account reconciliations.

The Organization is currently transitioning the Corporate office from San Diego to Dallas and the role initially for 3 months will require up to 75% travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the documentation and maintenance of inventory sub-processes, including the identification and testing of relevant SOX controls
• Perform monthly accounting activities, including the preparation of monthly journal entries, related account reconciliations and reporting
• Assist with the preparation of monthly budget vs. actuals variance analyses
• Actively work with the Inventory Manager, other accounting managers, and accounting staff to develop and operate standard period-end closing schedules and desk procedures
• Assist with the execution and/or supervision of inventory existence procedures (wall-to-wall physical inventories and/or cycle count procedures) for company managed and third party locations
• Assist the Director of Accounting with the monitoring and tracking of offsite inventory balances and sales activity. Collaborate with Innovation/Process Improvement team to develop a system solution for tracking this inventory
• Work with the Director of Accounting, Operations and Sales teams to streamline and improve existing carrier settlement process
• Actively work with the Director of Accounting and IT – Enterprise Reporting team in the development and testing of new inventory reports and assist in related user testing
• Handle non-routine inventory transactions (write up / write down)
• Prepare LCM reserve calculations and supporting reports
• Assist with the preparation of schedules and/or reports required by external auditors in connection with the audit of the annual financial statements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Public accounting experience preferred
• A minimum of six years’ experience as an Inventory or Cost Accountant
• Manufacturing/Electronics or Distribution industry experience would be advantageous
• An understanding of GAAP in relation to inventory
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Access
• Experience with setting up SQL Report Queries would be advantageous
• ERP experience required, strong preference for Oracle experience

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.