Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Ashley Digital is the e-commerce engine behind Ashley Furniture Industries, one of the largest home brands in the world. The Inventory Accounting Manager will oversee inventory accounting and collaborate with various departments to drive insights and improvements in a high-growth environment.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
Benefits
- 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!
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