Inventory Accountant

Simplot • Boise, ID

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for investigating and resolving inventory-related discrepancies within the Company’s inventory warehousing network. The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles including the ability to understand flow of financial information from transaction to reports.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Team-player with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Working experience in the use of, but not limited to, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerBI.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet multiple deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced, frequently changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred 3 years of relevant accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly inventory reconciliations and execute recommended corrections.
• Support the company’s SOP for inventory adjustments and reports with our 3PL warehouses.
• Ad Hoc requests that include inventory discrepancies research, GL account research, and issues of non-compliance related to inventory accounting.
• Maintain established practices for the inventory/manufacturing system, comprehend and interpret ERP systems.
• Assure that proper procedures are adhered to and that adjustments are made in a timely and accurate manner.
• Comprehend the full impact of all inventory transactions on the Balance sheet and P&L accounts.
• Maintains necessary level of communication with team members and other support groups and does so in a participative management style, conducive with department goals.
• Assist with all elements of the financial close process to ensure a timely close including: Preparation of month-end journal entries, Balance Sheet account reconciliations.
• Perform other accounting duties and support finance team members as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level