Sr. Inventory Accountant
<p>Join a leading organization as a Senior Accountant specializing in inventory accounting and SAP. As part of our finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant inventory accounting practices, leveraging your expertise with SAP to support financial reporting, reconciliation, and process improvements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and execute month-end and year-end inventory accounting processes, including account reconciliations and journal entries.</li><li>Maintain, analyze, and reconcile inventory records within SAP to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and IT teams to evaluate and improve inventory controls and processes.</li><li>Support internal and external audits with documentation, reporting, and data extraction from SAP.</li><li>Assist in cost accounting and variance analysis related to inventory transactions and adjustments.</li><li>Provide training and guidance to team members on inventory accounting standards and SAP procedures.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process optimization or automation within the inventory accounting function.</li><li>Prepare and review financial reports related to inventory, including aging, turnover, and valuation metrics.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (CPA preferred).</li><li>5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including advanced knowledge of inventory accounting principles.</li><li>Hands-on experience using SAP for accounting and inventory management.</li><li>Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and organizational skills.</li><li>Solid understanding of GAAP and internal control best practices.</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills:</strong></p><ul><li>Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or retail environment.</li><li>Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with other ERP/accounting systems a plus.</li><li>Previous exposure to process improvement or automation initiatives within accounting.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Emeryville, CA
- remote
- Temporary
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45.00 - 50.00 USD / Hourly
- <p>Join a leading organization as a Senior Accountant specializing in inventory accounting and SAP. As part of our finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant inventory accounting practices, leveraging your expertise with SAP to support financial reporting, reconciliation, and process improvements.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and execute month-end and year-end inventory accounting processes, including account reconciliations and journal entries.</li><li>Maintain, analyze, and reconcile inventory records within SAP to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and IT teams to evaluate and improve inventory controls and processes.</li><li>Support internal and external audits with documentation, reporting, and data extraction from SAP.</li><li>Assist in cost accounting and variance analysis related to inventory transactions and adjustments.</li><li>Provide training and guidance to team members on inventory accounting standards and SAP procedures.</li><li>Identify opportunities for process optimization or automation within the inventory accounting function.</li><li>Prepare and review financial reports related to inventory, including aging, turnover, and valuation metrics.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2025-11-13T21:04:09Z