What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cost & Inventory Accounting Manager (Hybrid - El Segundo, CA) position at Belkin?
Job Description
The Inventory and Cost Accounting Manager reports to the Business Controller and is responsible for managing cost accounting activities, ensuring accurate inventory valuation, and working closely with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance. This role plays a key part in maintaining data integrity, supporting operational improvements, and driving process efficiency across inventory and costing functions.
Specific Responsibilities Include
We’ve got big collaborative spaces for your big ideas, so bring an open mind and leave your suit in the closet. We all are committed to creating unique and rewarding consumer experiences. Everyone is interested in succeeding – for the team, for themselves and for the business. Cross-functionally and across the company, everyone has common goals and aspires to be their best.
You will learn something new or at least look at things differently every day. There are so many smart and creative people around that you’ll be motivated to pursue the ideal.
Team spirit is infectious. Belkin is an extremely open workplace, where communication is essential. Not every idea will be accepted, but you’ll be asked for your point of view. Innovation thrives on multiple and varied levels. At Belkin we challenge conventional wisdom and refuse to accept that something cannot be done.
Belkin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer Disability and Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
All candidates applying for a job in the EMEA region, please review the Applicant Privacy notice HERE
Location:
El Segundo, California
Range For This Position
$100,000 - $120,000
Factors such as geographic location, academic credentials, relevant experience, and specific knowledge, skills and abilities will influence the actual salary offered. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, compensation also includes a performance-based bonus, and in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Further details can be found here.
The Inventory and Cost Accounting Manager reports to the Business Controller and is responsible for managing cost accounting activities, ensuring accurate inventory valuation, and working closely with cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance. This role plays a key part in maintaining data integrity, supporting operational improvements, and driving process efficiency across inventory and costing functions.
Specific Responsibilities Include
- Maintain accurate inventory and cost records in the ERP system while proactively identifying and implementing system enhancements to improve data integrity and operational efficiency.
- Lead inventory accounting processes such as cycle counts and variance analysis to support accurate financial reporting and identify areas for operational improvement.
- Manage inventory reconciliation processes, including Customer Consigned Inventory, to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Contribute to the month-end closing process.
- Participate in financial review and provide analysis and recommendation.
- Support any implementation and continuous improvement of inventory-related projects and other cross-functional system enhancements, in compliance with Belkin Accounting Policies.
- Work with operations, supply chain, and other departments to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Conduct special projects as needed.
- Manage and mentor cost accounting staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Support various audit requests related to Inventory activities and Costing.
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Understand and follow company rules and regulations.
- Perform all other duties as assigned and required.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to bend, twist, and reach.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in typing and communication.
- Repeated use of fingers, hands, and wrists for keyboarding and other tasks.
- Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 10 pounds in an office setting and up to 50 pounds while traveling.
- Ability to travel via car, airplane, bus, or train.
- Four-year college degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
- 6 years of experience in a similar or related position preferably.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (Oracle experience preferably) and Microsoft Excel.
- Proficiency in use of data warehouse and financial reporting tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels internally and externally.
We’ve got big collaborative spaces for your big ideas, so bring an open mind and leave your suit in the closet. We all are committed to creating unique and rewarding consumer experiences. Everyone is interested in succeeding – for the team, for themselves and for the business. Cross-functionally and across the company, everyone has common goals and aspires to be their best.
You will learn something new or at least look at things differently every day. There are so many smart and creative people around that you’ll be motivated to pursue the ideal.
Team spirit is infectious. Belkin is an extremely open workplace, where communication is essential. Not every idea will be accepted, but you’ll be asked for your point of view. Innovation thrives on multiple and varied levels. At Belkin we challenge conventional wisdom and refuse to accept that something cannot be done.
Belkin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer Disability and Veterans. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
All candidates applying for a job in the EMEA region, please review the Applicant Privacy notice HERE
Location:
El Segundo, California
Range For This Position
$100,000 - $120,000
Factors such as geographic location, academic credentials, relevant experience, and specific knowledge, skills and abilities will influence the actual salary offered. In addition to a competitive market-based salary, compensation also includes a performance-based bonus, and in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Further details can be found here.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
