Senior Inventory Accountant

Senior Inventory Accountant

Location: Burr Ridge/Hodgkins, IL

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a rapidly growing, industry-leading organization in the consumer products and distribution space that is seeking a Senior Inventory Accountant to join its accounting and finance team.

This is a highly visible opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and working cross-functionally with finance, operations, and supply chain teams.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in corporate accounting, hands-on inventory experience, and a proactive mindset. This individual will play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy, strengthening inventory controls, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Accounting & Process Improvement

• Take ownership of inventory accounting procedures, controls, and reconciliations.
• Develop and implement scalable inventory count procedures.
• Oversee and audit cycle counts to ensure accuracy and data integrity.
• Monitor inventory adjustments, investigate discrepancies, and identify opportunities to reduce costs.
• Support inventory accounting and reporting related to Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory processes and reporting.
• Identify opportunities for automation, technology improvements, and operational efficiencies.

Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and post journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Perform detailed variance analysis and support financial reporting.
• Assist with invoice processing, matching, and general accounting activities.
• Support external audits by preparing schedules and gathering necessary documentation.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to accounting leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 3–5 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Strong Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and collaborate across departments.
• Ability to work onsite at least three days per week in the Burr Ridge / Hodgkins area.

Preferred

• Inventory accounting experience within manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, or another inventory-intensive environment.
• CPA designation and/or public accounting audit experience.
• Experience with inventory cycle counts, adjustments, and process improvements.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central, Power BI, or SQL.
• Experience supporting automation initiatives or implementing accounting process improvements.
• Exposure to Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High-Visibility Role: Make a meaningful impact on inventory accuracy, financial reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Opportunity for Ownership: Take the lead on improving inventory accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Growing Organization: Join an established business experiencing continued growth and operational development.
• Cross-Functional Exposure: Work closely with accounting leadership, operations, and supply chain teams.
• Innovation & Process Improvement: Help introduce automation and scalable solutions that improve how the business operates.
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid schedule with three days onsite in the Burr Ridge / Hodgkins area.

Interested in Learning More?

If you're an accountant who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and taking ownership beyond traditional month-end responsibilities, we'd love to connect.

Apply today to learn more about this opportunity!