Senior Inventory Accountant

Overview:

This position is located at our corporate office in Raleigh, NC. We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Inventory Accountant with the ability to thrive in our fast paced, growing organization. This individual must be able to identify and resolve problems both independently and as a part of a team. Effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization along with strong organizational and time management ability are also required.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for inventory item master setup and integrity within JDE for finished goods and work in process
• Responsible for interface errors/balancing between JDE and sub-systems
• Responsible for preparation of intercompany profit elimination within inventory across multiple product lines
• Responsible for SOX scoping activities in regards to review of finished goods reserves and raw materials
• Assist with puchase accounting for acquired inventory
• Provide assistance to field for item processing, reporting, best practices and policy
• Conduct account analysis, including researching and explaining fluctuations and preparing account reconciliations
• Provide assistance with quarterly and annual reporting as needed
• Prepare internal and external reporting and analysis on an ad-hoc basis
• Evaluate and recommend new approaches and procedures that result in process improvements and efficiencies
• Maintain company accounting procedures and processes
• Work in cross-functional teams to ensure inventory policies and procedures are consistently being followed
• Ensure compliance with all internal processes
• Adhere to SOX compliance and other special projects as determined

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus
• Minimum of 5 year of relevant experience; Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience with CPA/Masters degree
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Must be a self-starter and a quick learner who can work independently and as a part of a team with minimal supervision
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge including pivot tables, vlookups and data analysis
• Previous experience with JDE, Query functionality and Report writers a plus
• Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize workload
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, to individuals at all levels of the organization