Inventory & COGS Accountant
RGP•New York, NY
•Hybrid
About The Position
We’re looking for an experienced Inventory & COGS Accountant to join our team and take ownership of inventory accounting, COGS, and the monthly close process. This is a hybrid role, requiring 4-5 days onsite in New York City, with an immediate start for a 3-6 month contract with potential for temp-to-hire.
Requirements
- Hands-on Inventory & COGS accounting experience is required
- Manager/Senior Manager-level accounting experience
- Experience in a consumer products, retail, manufacturing, or other physical product environment
- Strong understanding of inventory costing, valuation, and COGS
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
- NetSuite experience strongly preferred
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to start immediately
Nice To Haves
- NetSuite experience
Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly close for inventory and COGS, including journal entries and reconciliations
- Manage inventory costing and valuation, including landed costs, freight, duties, and variances
- Own the inventory subledger and ensure alignment with the general ledger
- Oversee purchase accruals and partner with Procurement and AP
- Analyze inventory movements, including in-transit inventory, consignment, returns, and write-offs
- Partner with FP&A and Operations on COGS, inventory, and margin analysis
- Drive process improvements, documentation, and automation within the ERP
- Support audits, physical inventory, and cycle count processes
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Inventory Accounting team
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Professional Development Program
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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