Accountant (Bilingual Russian/English)
About The Position
We are seeking a detail-oriented Inventory, Cost Accountant, & Purchasing to manage inventory accounting, cost of goods sold (COGS), purchasing and related month-end activities. This role works closely with purchasing and production teams to ensure accurate inventory records, cost tracking, and financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Inventory Management Track inventory for raw materials and finished goods Record inventory transactions in the accounting system, including receipts, usage, and adjustments Reconcile inventory records to the general ledger on a monthly basis Review and adjust inventory for damage, shortages, and obsolete items Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory counts Cost & COGS Accounting Calculate and record cost of goods sold (COGS) Track and record production costs, including materials, labor, and overhead Review cost variances and analyze differences between expected and actual costs Month-End Accounting Prepare and post inventory and COGS-related journal entries Assist with month-end close and financial reporting Ensure inventory balances are accurate and supported by proper documentation Bookkeeping & Transaction Recording Record day-to-day accounting transactions related to inventory and production Review vendor bills for inventory items and ensure proper account coding Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation Compliance & Cross-Functional Support Assist with California sales tax compliance related to materials and inventory Work closely with purchasing and production teams to resolve inventory discrepancies and issues
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience in inventory accounting, cost accounting, or bookkeeping
- Strong understanding of inventory flows, COGS, and general ledger reconciliations
- Bilingual in Russian and English (required)
- QuickBooks (inventory, journal entries, and reconciliations)
- ADP (payroll data review and labor cost tracking)
- Microsoft Office (Excel proficiency required; Word and Outlook preferred)
- Gmail / Google Workspace (email communication and document management)
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally and meet month-end deadlines
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with manufacturing, production, or inventory-driven environments preferred
Responsibilities
- Track inventory for raw materials and finished goods
- Record inventory transactions in the accounting system, including receipts, usage, and adjustments
- Reconcile inventory records to the general ledger on a monthly basis
- Review and adjust inventory for damage, shortages, and obsolete items
- Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory counts
- Calculate and record cost of goods sold (COGS)
- Track and record production costs, including materials, labor, and overhead
- Review cost variances and analyze differences between expected and actual costs
- Prepare and post inventory and COGS-related journal entries
- Assist with month-end close and financial reporting
- Ensure inventory balances are accurate and supported by proper documentation
- Record day-to-day accounting transactions related to inventory and production
- Review vendor bills for inventory items and ensure proper account coding
- Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation
- Assist with California sales tax compliance related to materials and inventory
- Work closely with purchasing and production teams to resolve inventory discrepancies and issues
Benefits
- health insurance
- PTO
- paid holidays
- retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
