Financial Accountant

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Accountant/Analyst to join our finance team in an international organization. This role is primarily responsible for managing inventory accounting, intercompany transactions, and financial reporting for various business units in the U.S., as well as managing accounting operations for our local U.S. manufacturing entities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of inventory processes and U.S. GAAP, with experience in manufacturing accounting and costing activities. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Inventory Management: 

• Maintain and reconcile inventory records across warehouses and multiple business units in the US and Mexico, work closely with operations, supply chain, and warehouse teams to identify discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner. 
• Conduct regular inventory aging analysis to identify slow-moving, obsolete inventory items. Coordinate with supply chain, production, and sales teams to develop and implement strategies for managing and disposing of slow-moving or obsolete inventory in compliance with company policies. 
• ​​​​​​​Perform costing analysis and support inventory valuation in compliance with accounting policies. 
• ​​​​​​​Organize periodic physical inventory counts and cycle counts, including variance analysis and reporting. 
• ​​​​​​​Support month-end close activities related to inventory and assist with GL reconciliations 
• Assist in preparation of budgets and forecasts related to inventory and margins. Provide insights and reports to management on margin analysis and inventory KPIs. 

Manufacturing Accounting: 

• Perform full-cycle accounting for U.S.-based manufacturing entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies. 
• ​​​​​​​Prepare and post journal entries for revenue, expenses, accruals, prepayments, payroll, and other routine and non-routine transactions. 
• Manage and reconcile general ledger accounts, including inventory, COGS, AR/AP, and other key balance sheet and P&L accounts. 
• Coordinate monthly and annual close activities. 

Other Responsibilities: 

• Manage intercompany transactions, ensuring timely and accurate recording across entities, and perform intercompany reconciliations and promptly resolve discrepancies. 
• Maintain intercompany agreements and ensure transfer pricing compliance. 
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and special projects. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting, with a focus on inventory management, cost accounting, General Ledger accounting and digitalization. 
• At least 3 years in manufacturing environment. 
• Experience with ERP systems (INFOR and SAP) and proficiency in Excel. 
• Knowledge of internal control procedures and best practice 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment. 
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across different cultures and time zones. 
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. 
• Ability to travel as needed based on business requirements, including travel to locations in the U.S. and Mexico.