Inventory Accountant

Inventory Accountant About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Accountant to join a growing organization with a diverse portfolio of products. This role will be responsible for supporting inventory accounting activities, cost analysis, financial reporting, and annual audit requirements while partnering closely with operations, supply chain, and finance teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong inventory accounting experience, analytical skills, and the ability to work across multiple product lines in a fast-paced environment.

• Maintain accurate inventory accounting records and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Perform inventory reconciliations and investigate discrepancies between physical inventory counts and financial records.
• Analyze inventory costs, product margins, variances, and trends to support business decision-making.
• Prepare inventory-related journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with annual financial statement audits and reporting requirements.
• Support inventory valuation processes and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Generate and maintain inventory, cost, and operational reports for leadership.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and reporting processes.
• Monitor inventory transactions across multiple product lines and manufacturing or distribution locations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased reporting efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, including inventory accounting and cost analysis.
• Experience supporting inventory reporting, reconciliations, and financial close activities.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and inventory accounting principles.
• Experience working with multiple product lines, SKUs, or complex inventory environments.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and advanced reporting functions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.

• Manufacturing, distribution, consumer products, or product‑based industry experience.
• Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory controls.
• CPA or progress toward CPA certification is a plus.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

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