Sr Accountant (needs inventory experience)

Senior Accountant (Inventory and Cost Accounting)
Location: Alpharetta GA (Local candidates only)
Compensation: $105K plus annual bonus
Type: Direct Hire

Company Overview
We are partnering with a growing and evolving organization in the distribution and supply chain space that supports a nationwide customer base with essential products and services. The company is focused on continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and investing in systems and processes to scale effectively. The team operates in a collaborative environment with strong leadership and clear opportunities for growth and impact.

Role Summary
The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in supporting inventory and cost accounting while ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting across multiple entities. This position partners closely with operations, supply chain, and IT teams to strengthen processes and improve the integrity of inventory and financial data.

This role is heavily focused on inventory valuation, costing, and supply chain accounting while supporting month end close, reconciliations, and reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting experience within manufacturing or distribution environments and is comfortable working cross functionally.

Key Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate inventory valuation across distribution centers and operational sites
• Lead and support month end and year end close processes including inventory and costing activities
• Prepare and post journal entries to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations including inventory, accruals, and intercompany accounts
• Conduct variance analysis and investigate discrepancies across income statement and balance sheet accounts
• Coordinate and reconcile intercompany transactions to ensure proper alignment across entities
• Support reporting requirements and deliver financial insights to finance and operations teams
• Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, and IT teams to optimize inventory and accounting processes
• Participate in ERP enhancement initiatives and support system improvements related to costing and inventory
• Assist with audit requests and ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal controls

Key Requirements
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience with full cycle close ownership
• Strong experience with inventory accounting and cost accounting in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Proven experience with journal entries, accruals, reclasses, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Hands on experience reconciling inventory accounts and working with inventory operations teams
• Experience with large ERP systems preferably Oracle or similar platforms
• Advanced Excel skills including pivots, lookups, and data analysis
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles and internal controls
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross functional teams and translate financial data into insights

Call to Action
If you are an experienced accountant with strong inventory and cost accounting experience looking to join a growing organization with visibility and impact, we encourage you to apply today with your resume and contact information.