Inventory Accountant

Universal Corporation•Nashville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Inventory Accountant at Universal Leaf North America, you will support general ledger and inventory accounting functions within a manufacturing environment, including preparing journal entries, assisting with invoicing, and ensuring accurate recording and reconciliation of inventory transactions and financial data. This position plays a key role in month-end and quarter-end close processes, inventory costing and yield analysis, and the preparation of financial and regulatory reports. The position also supports SOX 404 compliance through control documentation and testing, contributes to process improvements, and assists with accounting system initiatives, requiring strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills along with experience in inventory accounting and financial reporting systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Three to five years of inventory accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with reporting tools.
Effective analytical, planning and organizational skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with effective verbal and written communication skills.
Adapt to frequent changes in climate, environment, workload and schedules, including Saturday and Sunday work when required.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA Candidate preferred.
Working knowledge of DAX, WISH, TIMS and OPS systems preferred.
Experience supporting SOX 404 controls.
Experience using Cyberquery.

Responsibilities

Preparation and recording of journal entries in the General Ledger.
Assist with sales invoicing process.
Ensure accurate and timely recording of inventory-related transactions (purchases, production, storage, shipments, sales, and inventory).
Prepare monthly inventory and financial reports, including reconciliations of inventory balances and sales activity.
Assist with inventory yields, costing and accounting.
Support month-end and quarter-end close processes, including inventory-related journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting schedules.
Support financial, compliance, and operational controls by partnering with process owners to document key controls, assist in SOX 404 testing, and ensure timely identification and resolution of control gaps.
Contribute to ongoing improvement of accounting processes.
Support Information System projects for Accounting.
Prepare and review corporate, compliance, and governmental reports by collecting and validating financial and operational data, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, and supporting audit and filing processes.
Other duties may be assigned.