Inventory Accountant
Inventory Accountant
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4-5years
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1 Vacancy
Job Description
Inventory Accountant EcoFriendly Consumer Brand
Join a fastgrowing missiondriven consumer goods company as our Inventory Accountant. Youll lead the charge on inventory and cost accounting mentor a Bookkeeper and keep our financial operations running smoothly. Reporting to our fractional CFO and founders this role is perfect for someone who thrives in a startup environment and loves building strong financial systems from the ground up.
What You ll Do:
Lead Daily Accounting Ops
Supervise and support our Bookkeeper handling QuickBooks AR/AP and expenses
Review and approve entries to ensure accuracy and policy compliance
Own AR/AP & Cash Flow
Oversee invoicing payments and vendor relationships
Manage cash flow and payment approvals with leadership
Drive Inventory & Cost Accounting
Maintain inventory accuracy in our ERP
Track COGS analyze variances and allocate overheads properly
Deliver Insightful Reporting
Prepare reports for leadership: inventory valuations cost summaries and cash flow insights
Help shape decisions across supply chain and ops with datadriven insights
Manage Assets & Tax Compliance
Oversee fixed assets depreciation and tax filings
Ensure compliance with government regulations
Lead Projects & Improve Processes
Spot inefficiencies and drive improvements
Take on special projects and support crossfunctional initiatives
Be a Strategic Partner
Work closely with the CFO and founders on key decisions
Support other departments with cost control and financial guidance
Requirements
- Education & Certification
- Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or a related field; professional accounting designation (CPA CMA) is a plus.
- Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or a related field; professional accounting designation (CPA CMA) is a plus.
- Experience
- 3 5 years of relevant accounting experience with a focus on inventory or cost accounting in a manufacturing or productbased environment.
- Previous experience managing or mentoring junior accounting staff is highly preferred.
- 3 5 years of relevant accounting experience with a focus on inventory or cost accounting in a manufacturing or productbased environment.
- ERP Knowledge & Skills
- Handson experience using an ERP system for accounting tasks (training provided on the custom ERP).
- Understanding of manufacturing costing methods standard costs and variance analysis.
- Handson experience using an ERP system for accounting tasks (training provided on the custom ERP).
- Accounting Expertise
- Proficiency in AR/AP monthend close processes and financial reporting.
- Familiarity with tax regulations and government registrations is a plus.
- Proficiency in AR/AP monthend close processes and financial reporting.
- Technical Skills
- Comfortable overseeing QuickBooks and other standard accounting software (e.g. .
- Strong Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet skills (e.g. pivot tables VLOOKUP).
- Comfortable overseeing QuickBooks and other standard accounting software (e.g. .
- Soft Skills & Attributes
- Leadership & Management: Able to guide and mentor a Bookkeeper while collaborating with executive leadership.
- Analytical & DetailOriented: Keen eye for detail and strong problemsolving skills.
- SelfStarter: Able to operate independently in a remote startup environment with minimal supervision.
- Flexible & Adaptable: Comfortable with shifting priorities and capable of handling new responsibilities as the company grows.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey financial data effectively to both financial and nonfinancial stakeholders.
- Values & Mission: Commitment to sustainability and excitement for Earth Brands mission to make ecofriendly alternatives accessible and cool.
- Leadership & Management: Able to guide and mentor a Bookkeeper while collaborating with executive leadership.
Qualifications Education & Certification Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA) is a plus. Experience 3 5+ years of relevant accounting experience with a focus on inventory or cost accounting in a manufacturing or product-based environment. Previous experience managing or mentoring junior accounting staff is highly preferred. ERP Knowledge & Skills Hands-on experience using an ERP system for accounting tasks (training provided on the custom ERP). Understanding of manufacturing costing methods, standard costs, and variance analysis. Accounting Expertise Proficiency in AR/AP, month-end close processes, and financial reporting. Familiarity with tax regulations and government registrations is a plus. Technical Skills Comfortable overseeing QuickBooks and other standard accounting software (e.g., . Strong Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP). Soft Skills & Attributes Leadership & Management: Able to guide and mentor a Bookkeeper while collaborating with executive leadership. Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Keen eye for detail and strong problem-solving skills. Self-Starter: Able to operate independently in a remote, startup environment with minimal supervision. Flexible & Adaptable: Comfortable with shifting priorities and capable of handling new responsibilities as the company grows. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey financial data effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Values & Mission: Commitment to sustainability and excitement for Earth Brands mission to make eco-friendly alternatives accessible and cool.
Employment Type
Full Time
