[FINANCE] Accounting Specialist I, Operations & Inventory

TCL North America•Irvine, CA

13h•$32 - $38

About The Position

The Accounting Specialist I, Operations & Inventory supports accounting and financial activities related to inventory, logistics, warehousing, accounts receivable, and other operational expenses for TCL North America’s U.S. and Canadian businesses. The role partners with Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Operations, and corporate headquarters in China to maintain accurate financial records, support inventory and cost controls, analyze operational expenses, and ensure the accuracy of related accounting transactions. The position also supports budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and operational reporting to help Finance identify variances, manage costs, and maintain effective financial controls. Duties include supporting inventory accounting and physical counts; accounting for logistics, warehousing, and operational costs; assisting with accounts receivable and credit activities; supporting shipment, return, and sample transactions; administering corporate insurance expenses; and preparing close entries, reconciliations, reports, and audit documentation. The role primarily works in a professional office environment using computers and standard office equipment. It requires extended periods of stationary, computer-based work, occasional movement around the office, and the ability to lift or carry materials up to 15 pounds. Additional flexibility may be required during month-end, quarter-end, year-end, physical inventory counts, and other critical Finance deadlines. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 2 years of relevant professional experience in accounting, inventory accounting, cost accounting, accounts receivable, or a related Finance function.
Working knowledge of accounting principles and experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
Experience supporting month-end close activities and preparing accounting schedules or financial reports.
Experience working with inventory, operational expenses, accounts receivable, or other balance sheet and income statement accounts.
Working knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP or VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data reconciliation, and financial analysis.
Experience working within an ERP or financial management system.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to research discrepancies and identify appropriate solutions.
Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Finance and operational teams.
Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire; the company does not currently sponsor employment visas for this position.

Nice To Haves

3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
Experience in consumer electronics, wholesale distribution, manufacturing, retail, or supply chain environments.
Experience with inventory accounting, inventory reserves, write-downs, physical inventory counts, or inventory aging analysis.
Experience with cost accounting related to logistics, warehousing, freight, assembly, or distribution operations.
Experience with accounts receivable, customer credit, collections, or credit insurance.
Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, accruals, and variance analyses.
Experience supporting U.S. and Canadian business entities or other multi-entity accounting environments.
Experience using SAP or a similar enterprise ERP platform.
Experience working in a multinational organization and collaborating with overseas corporate headquarters.
Familiarity with Incoterms and accounting considerations associated with inbound and outbound logistics.
Experience supporting internal or external financial audits.
Experience identifying accounting or process-control improvements within a Finance or Operations environment.

Responsibilities

Support inventory accounting, including reconciliations, reserves, write-downs, adjustments, and related journal entries.
Coordinate periodic physical inventory counts and reconcile count results with system records.
Review inventory aging and slow-moving inventory, identify potential risks, and support disposition requirements.
Calculate and record monthly inventory reserves, write-downs, and reversals in accordance with company accounting policies.
Prepare month-end inventory turnover and aging analyses and monitor inventory health trends.
Research inventory discrepancies and coordinate with Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Finance to resolve them.
Maintain supporting documentation for inventory-related transactions, reconciliations, and adjustments.
Support accounting and expense management for logistics, warehousing, freight, and assembly operations.
Review vendor invoices, payment requests, and supporting documents for accuracy and appropriate accounting treatment.
Monitor logistics and warehouse expenses and investigate significant variances or unusual activity.
Support annual budgets and monthly or quarterly forecasts for assigned operational expense categories.
Compare actual expenses with budget and forecast and assist with variance analysis and explanations.
Prepare accruals, reversals, reconciliations, and other accounting entries related to logistics, warehousing, and operational expenses.
Partner with Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, and Operations to improve transaction accuracy and resolve accounting discrepancies.
Maintain customer master data and support accurate customer account records.
Monitor accounts receivable balances and assist with collections and follow-up on past-due accounts.
Perform customer account reconciliations and research payment or balance discrepancies.
Support customer credit management activities, including credit limits and credit insurance coverage.
Coordinate with internal teams and external customers to resolve account discrepancies, and escalate significant collection, credit, or account risks to Finance leadership as appropriate.
Provide accounting and financial support for inbound and outbound shipments, customer returns, and product sample transactions.
Review logistics-related transactions and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.
Support compliance with applicable Incoterms, customer requirements, and established company processes.
Coordinate with corporate headquarters, Logistics, Warehousing, and other business partners to resolve transaction or documentation discrepancies.
Identify recurring process issues and recommend improvements to transaction accuracy, controls, and efficiency.
Support financial administration of corporate insurance programs, including budgeting, forecasting, invoice review, accruals, reversals, reconciliations, and maintaining supporting documentation.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities for inventory, accounts receivable, logistics, warehousing, and other assigned accounts.
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
Research accounting discrepancies and assist with timely resolution of outstanding items.
Prepare recurring financial reports, expense analyses, and operational accounting schedules for Finance leadership.
Support internal and external audit requests and provide appropriate documentation.
Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Sales, and Operations.
Participate in accounting process improvements, automation, and system enhancement initiatives.
Support special projects and other Finance activities as assigned.