Senior Inventory Accountant

Our client, a fast‑growing and highly stable distribution company in the Baltimore area, is seeking a Senior Inventory Accountant to support and enhance their inventory accounting function. This role is critical for ensuring accurate inventory valuation, improving process integrity, and strengthening overall financial reporting.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in inventory and cost accounting, strong analytical capabilities, and the ability to partner cross‑functionally with Operations, Procurement, and FP&A to drive efficiency and accuracy.

Key ResponsibilitiesManage inventory accounting processes, including compliance with industry‑specific regulatory requirementsReconcile inventory quantities, balances, replenishments, and related adjustmentsOversee inventory valuation, including analysis of returns, expirations, shrink, and adjustmentsConduct monthly inventory close activities such as reconciliations, roll‑forwards, and journal entriesAnalyze inventory performance and prepare schedules for reserves, slow‑moving items, negative margins, and write‑downsCoordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts across multiple operating locations; investigate discrepancies and recommend corrective actionsEnsure accurate accounting for intercompany inventory transfersPrepare, review, and document journal entries and account reconciliations related to inventory activityPartner with Operations and Procurement to improve processes, enhance reporting accuracy, and strengthen internal controlsCollaborate with FP&A to support forecasting, margin analysis, and inventory planning initiatives