Senior Inventory Accountant

Sunrock

  • Durham, NC
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Sunrock Industries maintains an approved vendor list for recruiting services and will only consider candidate submissions from approved firms when Sunrock has specifically engaged the firm to assist with a search for designated roles. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationDurham, NC

    Description

    Senior Inventory Accountant (Aggregates / Construction Materials)

    Department: Accounting & Compliance
    Reports To: Director of Accounting & Compliance
    FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt
    Location: 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.

    Sunrock Industries is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting firms. If you are an agency or search firm representative, please contact Sunrock Industries Talent Acquisition at

    HRteam@thesunrockgroup.com

    for consideration prior to submitting candidates. Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms submitted through this source. In addition, Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted to any employee, hiring manager, or member of the Sunrock Industries team. Sunrock Industries maintains an approved vendor list for recruiting services and will only consider candidate submissions from approved firms when Sunrock has specifically engaged the firm to assist with a search for designated roles. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from firms not engaged by Sunrock do not create any obligation on the part of Sunrock Industries to pay placement fees.

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