Lead Inventory Accountant

Summary:

This position is located at our corporate office in Raleigh, NC and reports to the Inventory Accounting Manager.

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Lead Inventory Accountant within our corporate inventory team with the ability to thrive in our fast paced, growing organization. This individual must be able to identify and resolve problems both independently and as a part of a team. Effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills across all levels of the organization along with strong organizational and time management ability are also required.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all aspects of inventory accounting; standard costing, transfers/eliminations, account reconciliations, reserve calculations and physicals across multiple product lines
• Serves as primary contact for field assistance and compliance; item processing, reporting, best practices and policy
• Responsible for scoping, coordination and monitoring of inventory physicals; finished goods, work in process, raw materials, parts and supplies
• Work within JD Edwards (JDE) ERP system to support inventory processing/setup, table maintenance, and general accounting activities
• Prepare internal and external reporting and analysis for all inventory reporting, including dashboards
• Conduct account analysis, including researching and explaining fluctuations
• Analyze data for costing and determine the proper treatment across all product lines
• Responsible for purchase accounting for acquired inventory
• Evaluate and recommend new approaches and procedures that result in process improvementsandnbsp;and efficiencies
• Supervise shop staff accountant
• Adhere to and maintain Company and SOX compliance, policies, and procedures

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, CPA or CMA preferred
• 7+ years of accounting experience or equivalent
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Detail‑oriented with a strong ability to self‑review and validate workpapers
• Must be a self-researcher and a quick learner who can work independently and as a part of a team with minimal supervision
• Must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge including pivot tables and vlookups
• Effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, to individuals at all levels of the organization