Senior Inventory Accountant

Senior Inventory Accountant (Aggregates / Construction Materials)

Department: Accounting & ComplianceReports To: Director of Accounting & ComplianceFLSA Status: Salaried, ExemptLocation: Raleigh, NC (Onsite)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience• Performance-based bonus eligibility• Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with employer HSA contribution)• Company-paid dental insurance• Vision insurance• FSA / HSA accounts• Company-paid life insurance• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)• 401(k) with employer match• Paid time off and holidays• Opportunities for career growth and development

Position Overview

The Senior Inventory Accountant is responsible for the oversight, valuation, reconciliation, and control of inventory across aggregates, ready mix concrete, and asphalt operations. This role requires strong expertise in both finished goods and raw material inventory, along with close partnership with operations to ensure accurate reporting, cost integrity, and compliance with accounting standards.

This position plays a critical role in establishing best practices, maintaining accurate inventory records, supporting operational teams, and serving as a key liaison with external auditors on inventory-related matters.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory Management (Aggregates, Ready Mix, Asphalt)

• Oversee finished goods inventory processes, including item master setup and maintenance• Reconcile physical-to-book inventory, including volumetric and drone-based measurements• Calculate and post inventory adjustments based on physical counts and analysis• Partner with operations to ensure accurate stockpile measurement and costing assumptions• Develop and maintain standard costing models and analyze cost changes• Monitor raw material usage, yield, and shrinkage; investigate and resolve variances• Perform monthly inventory reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

Parts and Supplies Inventory

• Oversee accounting and control of parts and supplies across plants, shops, and maintenance facilities• Maintain accurate inventory balances by location and proper classification of inventory vs expense• Implement and manage cycle count programs• Reconcile subledger to general ledger and ensure data integrity• Analyze usage trends, slow-moving inventory, and recommend reserves or write-offs• Maintain item master data including costing, units of measure, and categorization

Process Improvement, Audit, and Compliance

• Develop and standardize inventory accounting procedures across business lines• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements• Establish and maintain internal controls over inventory processes• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors related to inventory• Prepare audit schedules, documentation, and support requests• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies

Collaboration and Business Support

Partner with operations, plant managers, and finance teams to improve inventory visibility and accuracy Provide insights and reporting to support operational and financial decision-making

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required• 5–8+ years of accounting experience with a strong focus on inventory accounting• Direct experience in aggregates, construction materials, mining, or similar heavy industry required• Hands-on experience with finished goods, raw materials, standard costing, and variance analysis• Experience with physical inventory methods including volumetric or drone measurement preferred

Preferred Qualifications

CPA or CMA designation preferred Experience with ERP systems and industry-specific platforms

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills• Deep understanding of inventory and cost accounting principles• Ability to translate operational data into financial insights• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills• Proactive mindset with a focus on process improvement

Work Environment

Office-based with regular collaboration across operations and plant teams Periodic site visits to support inventory accuracy and operational understanding

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.