Inventory Control Accountant
On-siteGuadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Job Summary
Establish foundational internal processes as the first Inventory Accountant hired. Complete operational accounting and reporting, including detailed analysis, reconciliation, and tracking of inventory movements such as receipts, production consumption, transfers, returns, scrap, and cycle count variances. Partner with Contract Manufacturers and suppliers to investigate discrepancies and validate transactions against ERP records. Own landed cost accounting and monthly unit economics analysis, including P&L impact and forecasting. Collaborate with the Controller and Operations teams to enhance internal controls around manufacturing and fulfillment, while supporting financial statement audits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance or accounting, or related majors including business
- 4+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, inventory control, and previous experience with month-end close
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
- Hands-on experience managing physical inventory transactions involving raw materials, purchased components, subassemblies, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods
- Professional working level English (B2 or higher.)
- ERP experience required (NetSuite preferred)
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing inventory transactions is more important than experience with a specific ERP platform
- Experience reconciling inventory records between internal ERP systems and third-party manufacturers
- Strong understanding of manufacturing inventory flows, material movements, and inventory valuation
- Experience supporting inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation activities
- High level of attention to detail and experience in financial accounting and financial reporting
- Experience working in a high-growth, dynamic environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify and implement process improvements
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with Contract Manufacturers is strongly preferred
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