Senior Accountant, Inventory

Overview

This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a company that has been at the forefront of AI and high-performance data storage innovation for over two decades. DataDirect Networks (DDN) is a global market leader renowned for powering many of the world's most demanding AI data centers, in industries ranging from life sciences and healthcare to financial services, autonomous cars, Government, academia, research and manufacturing.

"DDN's A3I solutions are transforming the landscape of AI infrastructure." – IDC  

“The real differentiator is DDN. I never hesitate to recommend DDN. DDN is the de facto name for AI Storage in high performance environments” - Marc Hamilton, VP, Solutions Architecture & Engineering | NVIDIA  

DDN is the global leader in AI and multi-cloud data management at scale. Our cutting-edge data intelligence platform is designed to accelerate AI workloads, enabling organizations to extract maximum value from their data. With a proven track record of performance, reliability, and scalability, DDN empowers businesses to tackle the most challenging AI and data-intensive workloads with confidence. 

Our success is driven by our unwavering commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and a team of passionate professionals who bring their expertise and dedication to every project. This is a chance to make a significant impact at a company that is shaping the future of AI and data management. 

Our commitment to innovation, customer success, and market leadership makes this an exciting and rewarding role for a driven professional looking to make a lasting impact in the world of AI and data storage. 

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant, Inventory join our growing Corporate Accounting team. This role will serve as a key business partner across operations and finance, supporting inventory accounting activities while helping drive process improvements and automation initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in inventory cost accounting, an eagerness to learn, and a continuous improvement mindset. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company currently undergoing a Workday ERP implementation, where the individual will play an active role in helping build and optimize inventory processes within a new system environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly close activities related to inventory accounting, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis
• Maintain and analyze inventory costing, reserves, variances, and inventory-related financial reporting
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, finance, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate inventory reporting and process alignment
• Assist with inventory controls, cycle counts, and audit support
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies across inventory accounting workflows
• Participate in the implementation and optimization of Workday inventory and accounting processes
• Help document and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls related to inventory
• Support ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 1–2 years of experience in public accounting and/or internal inventory accounting
• Foundational understanding of inventory cost accounting principles and inventory controls
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Process improvement and automation-oriented mindset with a desire to challenge and improve existing processes
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required
• Oracle and Workday experience is a plus

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to play a meaningful role in a major ERP transformation and process build-out
• Exposure to cross-functional business partnering and operational finance
• Collaborative and growth-oriented environment with opportunities for professional development
• Chance to make a direct impact by improving processes and driving efficiencies

Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000

DDN

DDN has a very strong orientation towards these 4 characteristics and any successful employee will demonstrate these capabilities: 

Self-Starter - Takes independent action to identify and solve problems. Seeks out relevant information needed to make decisions. Gets involved with new initiatives. 

Success/Achievement Orientation - Delivers quality results consistently. Targets, achieves (or exceeds) measurable results. Sets challenging goals, focuses on critical priorities, and is accountable. 

Problem Solving - Recognizes problems and responds with a systematic assessment that identifies and addresses cause of issue. Practical, realistic, and resourceful. 

Innovative - Builds and improves key business processes that enhance the effectiveness of DDN. Generates new ideas, challenges the status quo, and solves problems creatively.

DataDirect Networks, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, sex stereotyping, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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