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Manager, Inventory Accounting

Resident$120K — $135K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of accounting experience with a focus on inventory accounting and team leadership
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting from an accredited university
  • Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with strong prioritization skills
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented with a sense of urgency
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient in Excel with analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls; CPG experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Account for inventory under US GAAP and company policies
  • Review and approve dropship vendor invoices and material costs
  • Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations for inventory-related accounts
  • Perform flux analysis on balance sheet and P&L accounts
  • Partner with FP&A on budgeting and forecasting
  • Culivate partnerships across Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations
  • Mentor junior staff and support ad-hoc analysis and special projects

Benefits

  • Remote-first workplace since 2016
  • Health, vision & dental insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Generous 'Take what you need' PTO policy
  • Wellness benefits and office stipends
  • Free mattress as a perk plus a friends and family discount
Full Job Description
To be considered for this remote opportunity, you must reside and be authorized to work within the United States.

About the Role:

The Inventory Accounting Manager will report to the Director of Accounting Operations and take full ownership of inventory accounting in a high-growth ecommerce and retail environment. This is a highly visible leadership role with broad cross-functional impact - you'll bring structure and rigor to a complex inventory function while partnering closely with Finance, FP&A, and Supply Chain to drive insight and continuous improvement. You'll be supported by a Senior Accountant and have real opportunity to shape processes, influence decisions, and grow within the organization.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Account for inventory under US GAAP and in accordance with company accounting policies
  • Review material dropship costs, freight, and fulfillment cost journal entries
  • Review and approve weekly dropship vendor invoices
  • Prepare monthly inventory-related balance sheet account reconciliations
  • Perform flux analysis on respective balance sheet and P&L accounts
  • Execute completion of all month/quarter/annual close processes timely and in adherence to close calendar
  • Partner with FP&A on budget/forecast and close results
  • Partner with Supply Chain/Ops on developing/revising processes and policies and providing/understanding actual results, etc.
  • Understand physical inventory processes and counts
  • Perform inventory analysis to determine appropriate reserve and methodologies for shrink and excess/obsolete/slow-moving inventory
  • Perform analysis and provide insight into account balance details and drivers of change, particularly around material costs and freight
  • Support external audit by providing timely and accurate support schedules as requested
  • Continuous evaluation and identification of process improvements
  • Cultivate strong partnerships with Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain/Ops, and other functions
  • Mentor and develop junior staff members
  • Conduct ad-hoc analysis and tasks as requested
  • Handle special projects related to technology, systems, automation, new initiatives, or other requests
  • Provide support to other general accounting functions outside of inventory as business needs evolve, offering opportunities to broaden exposure across the accounting organization

The responsibilities described above are not exhaustive. You may be asked, from time to time and as reasonably required by business needs, to perform other duties consistent with your skills and role, including work for or on behalf of our related entities. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and may be modified at any time, subject to applicable law.

Skills & Qualifications:
  • 7+ years of accounting experience, with required background in inventory accounting and in a team leadership position
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting from an accredited university
  • Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with the agility to prioritize competing demands and pivot quickly
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and follow-through from idea to execution
  • Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organization
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Process-improvement mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
  • Hands-on experience developing and implementing effective internal controls
  • Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) with a demonstrated ability to quickly learn new tools, systems, and concepts
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls
  • Consumer Product Goods (CPG) and Big 4 and/or public company experience preferred
  • Retail and/or e-commerce experience a plus
  • NetSuite experience a plus


What We Offer (subject to eligibility requirements):
  • Remote-first workplace (since 2016!)
  • Competitive salary
  • Annual bonus potential
  • Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
  • HSA company contributions
  • 401K with company match component
  • "Take what you need" PTO
  • Wellness benefits
  • WFH office and cell phone/internet stipend
  • A FREE MATTRESS plus an awesome Friends and Family discount!


If you reside in a state or location where pay transparency laws or regulations have been adopted please read the following: The salary for this position is $120,000- $135,000.00. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your background, skills, qualifications, experience, geographic location and other non-discriminatory factors. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. [Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments]. For more information regarding the pay range applicable for this position, please contact us at [redacted]

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Resident is a property management company that specializes in luxury apartment rentals in New York City. It offers a range of services to its clients, including leasing, maintenance, and concierge services. Resident's mission is to provide its residents with the highest level of service and to create a sense of community in its buildings.
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