Senior Inventory Accountant: Process & Cross-Functional Impact

Sims Lifecycle Services, Inc.; 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) 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.