What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager - Inventory Accounting position at Vaco by Highspring?
Location: Hybrid (On-site & Remote Flexibility)
Position Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Accounting Manager - Inventory Accounting to join our finance team. This hybrid role is ideal for a motivated professional with a strong background in inventory accounting, preferably within a large organization that sells tangible goods.
In this key leadership position, you will take ownership of all inventory-related accounting functions and play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, cost of goods sold, inventory valuation, and compliance across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of inventory accounting, including inventory valuation, cost accounting, and reconciliations
- Partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure accurate recording of inventory transactions and costing methods
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Analyze and report on inventory-related metrics such as shrink, obsolescence, and slow-moving inventory
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies related to inventory accounting
- Manage physical inventory counts and cycle counts in partnership with warehouse and operations teams
- Provide leadership and technical guidance to staff and cross-functional partners regarding inventory-related accounting policies
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and implementing recommendations
- Continuously evaluate and improve processes to increase efficiency, accuracy, and controls related to inventory accounting
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant experience in inventory accounting
- Prior experience in a large corporation that sells tangible goods (e.g., retail, manufacturing, distribution) is required
- Strong understanding of US GAAP, inventory costing methods (FIFO, weighted average, standard costing, etc.), and internal controls
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent analytical skills, with a keen attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments
- Prior experience managing or mentoring a team is a plus
- Hybrid work schedule - mix of in-office and remote flexibility
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off
- Opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with a strong emphasis on innovation, integrity, and growth
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
