Accounting Manager - Inventory & Warehouse

Company Overview (Who are we? Why should you join us?)

At ecoATM the proof of our success is in our staggering growth, extraordinary impact on protecting the planet, and providing a work culture unlike any other. We are a technology company and a pioneer of device re-commerce. Through our 7,500 automated kiosks and online marketplace Gazelle.com, we enable people all over the world to join the mobile device re-use revolution, a revolution that will get billions of used smartphones out of the e-waste cycle and into the hands of people who don’t have affordable access to the empowerment of the latest mobile technology.

At ecoATM we know our employees are our greatest strength and the key to our continued growth and success. When you join our team, you will enjoy more than just a job, you will be empowered to develop and utilize your unique talents and skills to build a rewarding career while making a lasting, positive impact on the planet.

Our Values and Leadership Behaviors

We are hiring an Accounting Manager, Inventory to own the accuracy, integrity, and control of eCO ATM’s device inventory across the kiosk network, processing/refurbishment centers, in-transit shipments, and third-party warehouse locations. This is an Individual Contributor Role reporting to the Director, Accounting.  This role owns the end-to-end inventory accounting and operational control process, inclusive of inventory valuation, the physical and cycle count program, shrinkage and variance analysis, and reconciliation of the general ledger to physical and system inventory records.  In this role you will partner closely with Accounting, Operations, Supply Chain, and Loss Prevention to safeguard company assets. The Accounting Manager, Inventory will lead and develop inventory accounting staff and drive process and system improvements across the inventory lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end inventory management and control for eCO ATM’s device inventory across kiosks, processing/refurbishment centers, in-transit shipments, and third-party/consignment warehouse locations (device/recommerce inventory, not manufacturing or raw materials inventory)
  • This includes inventory purchased through the kiosk network, inventory in transit between kiosks and processing centers, and inventory held for resale through wholesale and recommerce channels.
• Direct the company’s physical and cycle count program, including scheduling, coordinating count teams across kiosk and warehouse locations, and reconciling count results to the general ledger and sub-ledger inventory systems
• Analyze inventory shrinkage, variances, and aging; identify root causes and partner with Operations and Loss Prevention on corrective action plans and process controls
• Review and approve monthly inventory journal entries, account reconciliations, and inventory reserves (e.g. excess and obsolete, lower of cost or net realizable value) in accordance with US GAAP (ASC 330)
• Partner with FP&A and Supply Chain on inventory forecasting, standard costing, and margin/COGS analysis
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external audit requests related to inventory, including preparing supporting schedules and walkthroughs of controls
• Design, document, and maintain inventory-related SOX/internal controls; identify and remediate control gaps
• Own and improve inventory systems and processes (e.g. Oracle ERP inventory module), including data integrity, reporting, and integration with kiosk and operations systems
• Manage, mentor, and develop inventory accounting staff (e.g. Senior/Staff Accountants supporting inventory)
• Support software and cross-functional project initiatives affecting inventory (requirements gathering, UAT, process design)
• Build and present inventory KPIs, dashboards, and ad-hoc analyses to Accounting and Operations leadership
• Maintain process documentation and drive automation and efficiency improvements across the inventory close and count cycle

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/inventory experience required, including experience overseeing physical inventory counts and reconciliations; 1-2 years with an audit firm preferred
• Prior people management or team lead experience preferred
• CPA preferred
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP, including inventory accounting (ASC 330)
• Experience with Oracle ERP preferred
• Experience in retail, reverse logistics, recommerce, or consumer electronics inventory environments preferred (non-manufacturing)
• Strong accounting, reconciliation, and analytical skills, with the ability to translate operational inventory data into financial results
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
• Ideal candidate has experience researching and documenting technical accounting guidance for complex or evolving inventory transactions (e.g. offsite/consignment inventory, new buyback and revenue programs)

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This information is provided per CA SB 1162 (“CA Pay Transparency Law”). Base pay information is based on market location. Learn more about ecoATM benefits here.

This position may also be eligible for short-term incentives based on individual and company performance.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Here at ecoATM/Gazelle we value diversity & belonging and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic, and are fairly and equitably compensated based on current market data. If you need assistance, or an accommodation, please let your recruiter know.