Inventory Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

The Inventory Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, validity, and proper accounting treatment of all inventory transactions and balances. This role serves as the liaison between the Accounting Department and field operations, coordinating inventory controls, reconciliation processes, cycle count programs, and working collaboratively with branches to resolve inventory-related issues and drive proper inventory management practices across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reconcile monthly inventory general ledger balances to physical and system records
• Monitor, validate, and approve inventory adjustments for accuracy and legitimacy
• Calculate and analyze excess, slow-moving, and damaged inventory monthly
• Coordinate and oversee cycle count programs across all branches
• Develop and implement inventory control policies, processes, and procedures
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and work with branches to resolve issues
• Publish monthly inventory financial reports and communicate findings to management
• Serve as primary point of contact for inventory-related issues at branch locations
• Assist with physical inventories.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, with at least 2 years in inventory management
• Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence tools
• Inventory valuation experience with weighted average cost (WAC) methodology and cycle counting programs
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
• Detail-oriented with high attention to accuracy
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, accounting, and branch personnel
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Hybrid work environment

Gemaire is a subsidiary of Watsco, Inc., (NYSE: WSO) the world’s largest independent distributor of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, parts, and supplies. Gemaire, with corporate headquarters in Deerfield Beach, Florida. Gemaire has more than 100 locations in eleven states including Florida, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, California, Nevada, and Arizona. For more than 50 years we have been known as a respected, strong, and reliable force within the HVAC industry.

Our distribution rights with trusted manufacturer brands such as Rheem, American Standard, Frigidaire, Mitsubishi, and others allow us to provide only the highest quality, most eco-friendly equipment, parts and supplies to our valued network of contractors’ coast to coast.

As a member of our sales and service team you will enjoy competitive pay and benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and an opportunity to build