Inventory Accountant

AutoSavvy•Woods Cross, UT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

AutoSavvy is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Inventory Accountant to oversee the accounting, controls, and financial reporting associated with our inventory. This position will be responsible for maintaining accurate inventory records, completing general ledger reconciliations, supporting inventory audits, analyzing short-term inventory financing, and preparing cash projections related to inventory purchases and sold inventory. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively with large amounts of inventory and financial data.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.
Two or more years of accounting, inventory, audit, financial analysis, or related experience preferred.
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work with large datasets and identify discrepancies or unusual trends.
Strong attention to detail and ability to meet month-end deadlines.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
Ability to pass a background check
Authorized to work in the United States
Requirement of Multi-Factor Authentication apps on cell phone

Nice To Haves

Experience with inventory-intensive businesses, automotive retail, equipment, manufacturing, distribution, or similar industries.
Experience analyzing short-term inventory financing or asset-based lending.
Experience preparing cash forecasts or working-capital analyses.
Familiarity with SQL, Power BI, or other reporting and data-analysis tools.
Knowledge of inventory internal controls and audit procedures.

Responsibilities

Maintain accounting control over inventory activity, balances, and related transactions.
Reconcile inventory-related general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies.
Develop and maintain inventory audit procedures and internal controls.
Monitor purchased, held, and sold inventory to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
Analyze short-term inventory financing balances, utilization, interest expense, and availability.
Prepare cash-flow projections for anticipated inventory purchases, financing activity, and sold inventory.
Identify aging inventory, unusual balances, missing transactions, and financial risks.
Partner with operations, purchasing, sales, treasury, and accounting teams to resolve inventory issues.
Assist with month-end close, financial reporting, audits, and management reporting.
Develop reports and analytics that improve visibility into inventory performance and cash requirements.
Recommend improvements to inventory accounting processes, controls, and reporting.