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Kforce lists this Inventory Accountant opportunity in media, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Responsibilities
Kforce has a client that is seeking an Inventory Accountant in Media, PA.Summary:We are seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Accountant to support inventory accounting, costing, reconciliations, and financial reporting activities. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate inventory valuation, maintaining inventory-related accounts, supporting month-end close processes, and partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to maintain inventory accuracy and financial integrity. The ideal candidate has strong accounting skills, inventory accounting experience, and a solid understanding of GAAP and inventory controls.Key Responsibilities: Inventory Accountant will maintain inventory accounting records and ensure accurate inventory valuation
Perform monthly inventory reconciliations and investigate inventory variances
Prepare journal entries related to inventory, cost of goods sold, reserves, and adjustments
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
Monitor inventory transactions and ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
As an Inventory Accountant, you will analyze inventory balances, inventory movements, and cost trends
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to resolve inventory discrepancies
Support physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory audits
Review inventory reserves, obsolescence, and adjustment activity
Prepare inventory-related reports, schedules, and management analysis
Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation
Identify process improvement opportunities to strengthen controls and improve inventory accuracy
Skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of accounting experience, including inventory or cost accounting
Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
Experience supporting month-end close activities
Strong understanding of GAAP and inventory accounting principles
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications: CPA certification or CPA candidate
Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, or similar
Experience in manufacturing, distribution, retail, or supply chain environments
Cost accounting experience
Experience supporting inventory audits and physical inventory counts
Key Competencies: Inventory Accounting
Cost Accounting
Inventory Reconciliations
Financial Reporting
General Ledger Accounting
Month-End Close
Inventory Controls
Variance Analysis
ERP Systems
Microsoft Excel
Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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Kforce is a professional staffing services firm offering Technology and Finance & Accounting jobs with top employers nationwide. We specialize in providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement opportunities, with over 50 years of experience in the staffing industry. Kforce offers many consultants comprehensive benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability. Our vision is to be "the firm most respected by those we serve."
Worksite address
media, PA, 19065, US
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