Senior Inventory Accountant
About the position
O.C. Tanner is the global leader in software and services that improve workplace culture through meaningful employee experiences. Our Culture Cloud is a suite of apps designed to enhance the employee experience with strategic recognition, service awards, wellbeing, leadership, and events that help people thrive at work. Our Culture by Design approach provides expert services to organizations looking to create great workplaces. Our global team of 1,500 people hail from 58 countries and speak 62 languages. As programmers, researchers, designers, client professionals and craftspeople we create the tech, tools and awards that connect employees to purpose at thousands of companies. Join us as we help people all over the world thrive at work. O.C. Tanner is the global leader in software and services that improve workplace culture through meaningful employee experiences. Our Culture Cloud is a suite of tools and services designed to enhance the employee experience with strategic recognition, service awards, wellbeing, leadership, and events that help people thrive at work. Our Culture by Design approach provides expert services to organizations looking to create great workplaces. Our global team of 1,500 people hail from 58 countries and speak 62 languages. As programmers, researchers, designers, client professionals and craftspeople we create and deliver the tech, tools, services, and awards that connect employees to purpose at thousands of companies. Join us as we help people all over the world thrive at work. Here is where we need you most: Hybrid Work Schedule-Monday through Wednesday in office, Thursday & Friday remote option. Sr. Inventory Accountant We are seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Accountant to manage and ensure the accuracy of inventory-related financial records. This role is critical in maintaining inventory integrity, supporting cost accounting activities, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a solid accounting foundation, and experience working with inventory in a manufacturing, distribution, or retail environment.
Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate inventory records in accordance with GAAP
• Perform inventory reconciliations between sub-ledgers and the general ledger
• Analyze inventory valuation and reserves
• Support month-end and year-end close processes related to inventory
• Prepare and review journal entries for inventory transactions
• Coordinate and support physical inventory counts and cycle counts
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Internal Audit teams to monitor obsolescence and improve inventory controls
• Assist with internal and external audits related to inventory
• Support process improvements and system enhancements related to inventory accounting
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2–5 years of accounting experience with a focus on inventory
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting principles and cost accounting
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, analysis)
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or retail environments
• Knowledge of standard costing and inventory controls
• Experience supporting audits
Nice-to-haves
• CPA or CPA-eligible, preferred
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O.C. Tanner is the global leader in software and services that improve workplace culture through meaningful employee experiences. Our Culture Cloud is a suite of apps designed to enhance the employee experience with strategic recognition, service awards, wellbeing, leadership, and events that help people thrive at work. Our Culture by Design approach provides expert services to organizations looking to create great workplaces. Our global team of 1,500 people hail from 58 countries and speak 62 languages. As programmers, researchers, designers, client professionals and craftspeople we create the tech, tools and awards that connect employees to purpose at thousands of companies. Join us as we help people all over the world thrive at work. O.C. Tanner is the global leader in software and services that improve workplace culture through meaningful employee experiences. Our Culture Cloud is a suite of tools and services designed to enhance the employee experience with strategic recognition, service awards, wellbeing, leadership, and events that help people thrive at work. Our Culture by Design approach provides expert services to organizations looking to create great workplaces. Our global team of 1,500 people hail from 58 countries and speak 62 languages. As programmers, researchers, designers, client professionals and craftspeople we create and deliver the tech, tools, services, and awards that connect employees to purpose at thousands of companies. Join us as we help people all over the world thrive at work. Here is where we need you most: Hybrid Work Schedule-Monday through Wednesday in office, Thursday & Friday remote option. Sr. Inventory Accountant We are seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Accountant to manage and ensure the accuracy of inventory-related financial records. This role is critical in maintaining inventory integrity, supporting cost accounting activities, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, a solid accounting foundation, and experience working with inventory in a manufacturing, distribution, or retail environment.
Responsibilities
• Maintain accurate inventory records in accordance with GAAP
• Perform inventory reconciliations between sub-ledgers and the general ledger
• Analyze inventory valuation and reserves
• Support month-end and year-end close processes related to inventory
• Prepare and review journal entries for inventory transactions
• Coordinate and support physical inventory counts and cycle counts
• Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Internal Audit teams to monitor obsolescence and improve inventory controls
• Assist with internal and external audits related to inventory
• Support process improvements and system enhancements related to inventory accounting
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2–5 years of accounting experience with a focus on inventory
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting principles and cost accounting
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, analysis)
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or retail environments
• Knowledge of standard costing and inventory controls
• Experience supporting audits
Nice-to-haves
• CPA or CPA-eligible, preferred
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