Senior Inventory Accountant

NorthPoint Search Group • Atlanta, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Inventory Accountant is responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timely reporting of all inventory-related financial activity. This role oversees inventory transactions across purchasing, receipts, in-transit movements, reserves, cost changes, and valuation while ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls. The position leads inventory-related month-end close processes, supports audits, and partners cross-functionally with operations and supply chain teams to improve reporting efficiency and financial visibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of inventory accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting principles and GAAP.
• Experience with SAP and advanced Excel skills.
• Proven ability to implement process improvements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and cross-functional communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Knowledge of inventory costing methods (FIFO, LIFO, weighted average).

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end inventory accounting processes and ensure accurate transaction recording.
• Reconcile inventory accounts and validate inventory movements.
• Analyze inventory variances, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage purchasing, receipts, in-transit inventory, reserves, adjustments, cost changes, and valuation.
• Lead inventory-related close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and analyze inventory financial reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Support internal and external audits, including inventory control reviews.
• Provide detailed inventory reporting and analysis to support decision-making.
• Monitor inventory turnover, obsolescence, reserves, and valuation adjustments.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis related to inventory and SG&A as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to partner closely with operations and supply chain leadership.
• High-impact role with visibility into core business operations.

What This Job Offers

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