Inventory Accounting Manager
About The Position
Are you looking for a career with an industry leader that drives the future of energy-efficient insulation and building material products? Is being part of a company that is recognized as a “Great Place to Work” of value to you? Look no further! At TopBuild, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive team that reflects our values of integrity and innovation by delivering solutions that make a difference in the communities we serve. Here, you are part of a company that rewards your contributions and encourages you to take ownership of your career. Job Description SUMMARY The Inventory Accounting Manager is a key member of the accounting team responsible for overseeing and managing various financial activities related to inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS) and inventory valuation. This role involves advanced-level accounting tasks and requires collaboration with cross functional teams to ensure accurate accounting for inventory, support inventory reporting, and optimize inventory processes and controls. The ideal candidate has strong ERP experience, excellent analytical skills and the ability to translate operational activity into accurate accounting results.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years experience in Accounting required. Focus on inventory accounting preferred
- Solid foundation in U.S. GAAP and inventory accounting practices
- Advanced Excel and ERP experience (Oracle experience is a plus)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail, demonstrated integrity, and professionalism
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a collaborative working style
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Basic inventory knowledge; costing, variances, cycle count, obsolescence, and reserves
Nice To Haves
- CPA preferred
- Technical skills including advanced spreadsheet development, Power BI, Alteryx, or other automation tools strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Inventory Accounting & Reporting Manage accounting and reporting responsibilities, including preparing journal entries and monthly reconciliations related to Inventory, COGS, reserves and variances
- Maintain and improve inventory-related accounting policies and procedures
- Prepare inventory reports and perform analytics for Operations and Finance leadership, including analysis of inventory management, aged inventory, and inventory control
- Perform ad-hoc requests as needed
- Controls Audits & Compliance Support developing and enforcing internal controls for inventory transactions
- Coordinate physical inventory counts including schedule management, partnering with operations to coordinate approved observers, and ensure counts are completed in accordance with defined procedures
- Analyze inventory variances, investigate discrepancies, and recommend corrective actions
- Provide support for internal and external audits
- Assist in ensuring that company financial statements and related accounting procedures are prepared and maintained in accordance with GAAP
- Monitor compliance with Accounting Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
- Systems & Process Improvement Assist branches as needed to improve Inventory processes
- Provide actionable insights to improve working capital, reduce write-offs, and optimize inventory levels
- Drive automation and process improvements to increase accuracy and reduce manual effort
- Support system upgrades, integrations, and new branch onboarding related to Inventory management
- Collaborate cross functionally to support inventory-related initiatives (Operations, Supply Chain, Operations Finance, Data Management, Accounts Payable, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
