Accounting Manager; Inventory Accounting

Position: Accounting Manager (Inventory Accounting)
BASIC PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION
The Accounting Manager will serve as Kubota Tractor Corporation's primary owner of inventory accounting, ensuring accurate valuation, timely reporting, and strong partnership with Supply Chain and warehouse operations.

This role will also provide secondary support for general ledger (GL) accounting operations, including but not limited to month‑end close, journal entry preparation and review, and financial reporting schedules. This position requires strong technical accounting expertise, the ability to communicate complex ideas, and the personality to be able to work collaboratively with team members from multiple functions.

PRINCIPAL

ACTIVITIES:

This position does the following in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and local laws / regulations and the Company's policies, procedures and guidelines:

Inventory Accounting (Primary Responsibility)

Monitor inventory transactions, investigate unusual movements, and ensure accurate costing and valuation, in full compliance with U.S. GAAP and company-defined processes and controls.
Assess and conclude on inventory accounting implications for new programs, contracts, and process changes, partnering with cross‑functional teams to ensure accurate and compliant treatment.
Calculate, analyze, and manage inventory obsolescence reserves, ensuring appropriate valuation and documentation.
Perform timely, accurate reconciliations for inventory‑related balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies and ensuring compliance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.
Execute well‑supported manual journal entries for inventory processes, ensuring proper accounting treatment and timely month‑end close.
Serve as the primary point of contact for inventory‑related audit inquiries, providing complete, well‑supported schedules and explanations.
Support cycle counts and physical inventory observations, including review of variance explanations.
Improve, document, and maintain inventory processes, policies, and internal controls to strengthen accuracy and compliance.
Create, analyze, and distribute regular inventory analytics and reporting to support operational and financial decision‑making.

General Ledger Accounting (Secondary Responsibility)

Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing, ensuring compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established standards.
Oversee the timely and accurate preparation of quarterly and annual financial reporting packages for the parent company and annual standalone financial statements and required disclosures.
Coordinate activities with internal and external auditors, providing complete, well‑supported documentation and responses within required timelines.
Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency, compliance, and a strong internal control environment.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives by leveraging technology, automation, and best practices to optimize close processes and financial reporting.
Manage and provide guidance on non‑routine and complex financial transactions, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and documentation.
Partner with cross‑functional teams to understand business transactions and provide clear, compliant accounting guidance aligned with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies.
Manage administrative aspects of the accounting team, including workload distribution, performance management, training, and development to support a high‑performing organization.

SPECIAL PROJECTS
Conduct technical accounting research, prepare ad-hoc reports or memorandums, and lead or support special projects as directed by leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
MBA or CPA license preferred.

SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIREMENTS:

7+ years progressive accounting experience under GAAP, including direct experience with inventory accounting in a manufacturing, distribution, or similar environment (required).
3+ years managing an…