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Inventory Accountant jobs are open across manufacturing, retail, distribution, and healthcare, from entry-level staff roles to senior and manager positions, with specializations in cost accounting, GAAP compliance, and ERP systems. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Summary: This role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory and costing records, analyzing manufacturing variances, supporting month-end close, budgeting and forecasting, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing accounting experience, strong knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. This position works closely with Operations, Quality, and other departments to ensure financial accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and support overall plant efficiency and profitability.
Essential Functions
- Maintain accurate inventory records and controls through cycle counting, stock reconciliations, and scheduled on-site and off-site physical inventory counts.
- Complete and reconcile SAP inventory transactions, including coil receipts, movements, off-site inventory, and COGI errors, to ensure reliable inventory records.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and manufacturing variances, identify root causes, and work with operations to implement corrective actions.
- Maintain product costing and standard cost information; analyze material, labor, manufacturing expenses, and actual production costs against standards.
- Analyze scrap, waste, and damaged inventory, including vendor steel scrap; coordinate with Operations and Quality to ensure accurate inventory adjustments and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
- Support month-end close by preparing journal entries, completing inventory and assigned general ledger reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy of related balance sheet and P&L accounts.
- Prepare inventory, manufacturing cost, and financial reports and key metrics to explain trends, variances, and opportunities to improve plant efficiency and profitability.
- Assist with plant budgeting and forecasting, including manufacturing expenses, cost forecasts, and analysis of actual results against plan.
- Support fixed asset and capital reporting and analysis.
- Maintain and test inventory and accounting controls, ensure compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards, and support audits with reconciliations and documentation.
- Work across departments to improve inventory, accounting, and reporting processes, strengthen accuracy, and reduce waste and costs.
- Proficient with accounting systems, reporting tools, and MS Office with the ability to learn new information management systems quickly.
- Willingness and proven ability to develop processes and procedures quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to work proactively and independently.
- Detail oriented and ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
- Highly developed written, oral, and presentation skills, and ability to effectively interact with management, employees, regulators and external auditors.
- Ability to communicate and enforce adherence to processes, procedures and performance objectives.
- Leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- Superior problem-solving, analytical, time management and organizational skills.
- Identifies process gaps and inefficiencies, drives process improvements to mitigate risk and drive efficiency in a fast-paced and growing environment.
- Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment required
- Relevant SAP experience preferred, experience working in an ERP with accounting/inventory management functions required
- Recognized professional accounting designation preferred (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA).
- 2+ years’ experience in the accounting field (manufacturing focused preferred)
Bring your analytical skills, attention to detail, and drive for improvement to our growing team!
Summary: This role is responsible for maintaining accurate inventory and costing records, analyzing manufacturing variances, supporting month-end close, budgeting and forecasting, and identifying opportunities to improve processes and reduce costs. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing accounting experience, strong knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. This position works closely with Operations, Quality, and other departments to ensure financial accuracy, strengthen internal controls, and support overall plant efficiency and profitability.
Essential Functions
- Maintain accurate inventory records and controls through cycle counting, stock reconciliations, and scheduled on-site and off-site physical inventory counts.
- Complete and reconcile SAP inventory transactions, including coil receipts, movements, off-site inventory, and COGI errors, to ensure reliable inventory records.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies and manufacturing variances, identify root causes, and work with operations to implement corrective actions.
- Maintain product costing and standard cost information; analyze material, labor, manufacturing expenses, and actual production costs against standards.
- Analyze scrap, waste, and damaged inventory, including vendor steel scrap; coordinate with Operations and Quality to ensure accurate inventory adjustments and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
- Support month-end close by preparing journal entries, completing inventory and assigned general ledger reconciliations, and ensuring the accuracy of related balance sheet and P&L accounts.
- Prepare inventory, manufacturing cost, and financial reports and key metrics to explain trends, variances, and opportunities to improve plant efficiency and profitability.
- Assist with plant budgeting and forecasting, including manufacturing expenses, cost forecasts, and analysis of actual results against plan.
- Support fixed asset and capital reporting and analysis.
- Maintain and test inventory and accounting controls, ensure compliance with company policies and applicable accounting standards, and support audits with reconciliations and documentation.
- Work across departments to improve inventory, accounting, and reporting processes, strengthen accuracy, and reduce waste and costs.
- Proficient with accounting systems, reporting tools, and MS Office with the ability to learn new information management systems quickly.
- Willingness and proven ability to develop processes and procedures quickly.
- Demonstrated ability to work proactively and independently.
- Detail oriented and ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
- Highly developed written, oral, and presentation skills, and ability to effectively interact with management, employees, regulators and external auditors.
- Ability to communicate and enforce adherence to processes, procedures and performance objectives.
- Leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- Superior problem-solving, analytical, time management and organizational skills.
- Identifies process gaps and inefficiencies, drives process improvements to mitigate risk and drive efficiency in a fast-paced and growing environment.
- Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment required
- Relevant SAP experience preferred, experience working in an ERP with accounting/inventory management functions required
- Recognized professional accounting designation preferred (CPA, CA, CGA, CMA).
- 2+ years’ experience in the accounting field (manufacturing focused preferred)
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
- Chemicals & Materials
- Technology & Software
- Artificial Intelligence
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in inventory accountant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- Experience with inventory reconciliation and month-end close processes
- Knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
- CPA or CMA certification preferred or in progress
Tips for Your Inventory Accountant Job Search
Tailor your resume to ERP systems
Hiring managers for inventory accountant roles scan resumes for specific ERP platforms like SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite. Name the systems you've worked in, the inventory modules you used, and the transaction volumes you handled to stand out from generalist accounting candidates.
Highlight cost accounting experience clearly
Many inventory accountant postings screen for cost accounting alongside general ledger work. Separate these on your resume with dedicated bullet points that show variance analysis, standard costing, or landed cost calculations rather than burying them under a broad accounting summary.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists inventory accountant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by industry type
Inventory accounting in manufacturing looks very different from retail or distribution. When searching for openings, narrow by industry so the reconciliation methods, cycle count cadences, and software you already know align with what the employer actually needs.
Prepare for cycle count and reconciliation walkthroughs
Interviewers for inventory accountant roles frequently ask you to walk through how you've managed physical inventory counts, resolved discrepancies between subledger and general ledger, or handled month-end cutoff. Have a specific example ready with the steps you took and the outcome.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
When you receive an offer, ask about professional development reimbursement for CPA or CMA exam fees, software certification support, and any incentive tied to inventory accuracy improvements. These are common in this role and are legitimate negotiation points beyond base salary.
Inventory Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most inventory accountants?
The most active employers for inventory accountants right now are Sunrock Industries, Tesla, and Agtegra Cooperative, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, retail, and distribution companies tend to post the highest volume of these roles year-round.
How many inventory accountant jobs are remote?
About 56% of inventory accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though availability varies significantly by employer and industry. Roles focused on reporting, reconciliation, and financial close work are most likely to be offered remotely, while positions requiring hands-on cycle count oversight or warehouse coordination are typically on-site.
How do you become an inventory accountant?
Start with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then build hands-on experience with inventory transactions through staff or general ledger accounting roles. Learn at least one major ERP system, particularly its inventory or supply chain modules. Pursuing a CPA or CMA strengthens your candidacy, and experience with month-end close, variance analysis, and cost accounting will make you competitive for dedicated inventory accountant positions.
Can you get an inventory accountant job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level inventory accountant roles exist, particularly in manufacturing and retail companies that hire accounting associates to handle cycle counts, data entry, and subledger reconciliations. Focus your resume on any coursework in cost accounting, internships with inventory or supply chain exposure, and proficiency in Excel or ERP systems. Applying to staff accountant roles with an inventory component is a practical starting point.
What does the inventory accountant interview process look like?
Most employers start with a recruiter or HR phone screen, followed by a technical interview with an accounting manager or controller. Expect questions on inventory valuation methods such as FIFO and weighted average, reconciliation procedures, and how you handle discrepancies at month-end close. Some employers include a brief Excel or ERP task. Final rounds often involve a panel with finance leadership or operations managers.
Where can I find and apply to inventory accountant jobs?
You can find and apply to inventory accountant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience, industry background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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