Staff Accountant - Fashion

24 Seven Talent; Secaucus (NJ); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

24 Seven Talent is seeking an Inventory Accountant for a fashion/retail client. The role involves overseeing inventory accounting, maintaining accurate records, and supporting the month-end close.

You will partner with Finance, Operations, and IT to strengthen controls and improve reporting capabilities. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and 2+ years in inventory or cost accounting, with strong Excel and ERP skills.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory accounting, cost accounting, or general accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, costing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and manage competing priorities.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee inventory accounting activities and ensure the accuracy of inventory transactions and financial records.
• Support the month-end close process, including inventory reconciliations, aging reports, variance analysis, reserve calculations, adjustments, and journal entries.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and IT to investigate discrepancies, resolve system issues, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Maintain and monitor standard costing in accordance with established accounting policies.
• Manage intercompany inventory costing and pricing.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation and financial schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accounting procedures, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Analyze inventory data and provide financial insights to support costing and valuation decisions.

Conocimientos

Inventory accounting

Cost accounting

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Herramientas

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Client Overview: Our client is a well-established company within the fashion and retail industry.

Role Overview: The Inventory Accountant will be responsible for overseeing inventory-related accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the month-end close process. This individual will play an important role in inventory costing, valuation, reconciliations, and reporting while partnering with Finance, Operations, and IT to strengthen internal controls and improve processes.

Inventory Accountant Responsibilities:

• Oversee inventory accounting activities and ensure the accuracy of inventory transactions and financial records.
• Support the month-end close process, including inventory reconciliations, aging reports, variance analysis, reserve calculations, adjustments, and journal entries.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and IT to investigate discrepancies, resolve system issues, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Maintain and monitor standard costing in accordance with established accounting policies.
• Manage intercompany inventory costing and pricing.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation and financial schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accounting procedures, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Analyze inventory data and provide financial insights to support costing and valuation decisions.

Inventory Accountant Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory accounting, cost accounting, or general accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, costing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and manage competing priorities.