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Senior Accountant - Inventory

United States, Oakland Employment contract · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Job Description

Join a leading organization as a Senior Accountant specializing in inventory accounting and SAP. As part of our finance team, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant inventory accounting practices, leveraging your expertise with SAP to support financial reporting, reconciliation, and process improvements.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage and execute month-end and year-end inventory accounting processes, including account reconciliations and journal entries
  • Maintain, analyze, and reconcile inventory records within SAP to ensure accuracy and completeness
  • Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and IT teams to evaluate and improve inventory controls and processes
  • Support internal and external audits with documentation, reporting, and data extraction from SAP
  • Assist in cost accounting and variance analysis related to inventory transactions and adjustments
  • Provide training and guidance to team members on inventory accounting standards and SAP procedures
  • Identify opportunities for process optimization or automation within the inventory accounting function
  • Prepare and review financial reports related to inventory, including aging, turnover, and valuation metrics

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (CPA preferred)
  • 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, including advanced knowledge of inventory accounting principles
  • Hands-on experience using SAP for accounting and inventory management
  • Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, and organizational skills
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and internal control best practices
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice to have

  • Experience in a manufacturing, distribution, or retail environment
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • familiarity with other ERP/accounting systems a plus
  • Previous exposure to process improvement or automation initiatives within accounting

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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