Sr. Inventory Accounting Manager

Sr. Inventory Accounting Manager – Everett, WA (Hybrid)
Salary Range: $114,400 – $151,500 DOE

Our client, an award-winning and innovative company, is seeking a Sr. Inventory Accounting Manager to lead inventory accounting operations and drive process excellence. Recognized for operational quality and efficiency, this organization values accuracy, cross-functional collaboration, and a high-performing finance team. This role offers the opportunity to manage critical accounting processes while mentoring staff and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Lead all inventory accounting processes, including month-end close, reconciliations, and reporting

• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and warehouse teams to ensure accurate costing and inventory records

• Supervise and mentor a dedicated team while building cross-functional relationships

• Drive process improvements, ensure compliance with internal policies, and support audits

• Opportunity to work in a hybrid, collaborative environment within an award-winning company

Responsibilities

As the Sr. Inventory Accounting Manager, you will:

• Oversee inventory accounting processes, including monthly close, reconciliations, and reporting

• Maintain inventory records, perform variance analysis, and track KPIs/metrics

• Manage reserves, obsolescence, tooling, and prepaid inventory reconciliations

• Oversee duty accruals, freight, and in-transit inventory accounting

• Analyze ledger data to identify trends and discrepancies

• Support audits and ensure SOX compliance

• Drive process improvements and maintain documentation of key procedures

• Supervise and mentor the Inventory Supervisor and team

This role provides exposure to complex inventory accounting processes while offering leadership opportunities and the chance to influence operational accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

• 5+ years of inventory accounting experience, preferably in retail or consumer packaged goods (CPG)

• Solid general accounting experience including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close

• Experience managing or supervising staff preferred

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to review large data sets and identify variances

• Advanced Excel skills; proficiency with BI/reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Microsoft NAV a plus

• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate cross-functionally

The Sr. Inventory Accounting Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining operational controls, and leading a high-performing inventory accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

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