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BELAYSenior Inventory Accountant
BELAY is hiring a full-time Senior Inventory Accountant to manage complex inventory accounting operations for multiple client accounts remotely within the U.S. Eastern or Central Time…
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BELAY is hiring a full-time Senior Inventory Accountant to manage complex inventory accounting operations for multiple client accounts remotely within the U.S. Eastern or Central Time Zones. This client-facing position suits accounting professionals who possess specialized knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management systems, and financial reporting. In this role, the individual will serve as a primary resource for inventory-driven businesses by overseeing reconciliations, tracking cost of goods sold, performing month-end…
Job Description
BELAY is hiring a full-time Senior Inventory Accountant to manage complex inventory accounting operations for multiple client accounts remotely within the U.S. Eastern or Central Time Zones. This client-facing position suits accounting professionals who possess specialized knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management systems, and financial reporting. In this role, the individual will serve as a primary resource for inventory-driven businesses by overseeing reconciliations, tracking cost of goods sold, performing month-end closes, and troubleshooting system integrations. The professional will also assist clients with software implementations, data migrations, and strategic financial analysis. BELAY provides an award-winning remote work culture that requires a dedicated home office setup during standard Monday through Friday business hours. Qualified candidates will join a collaborative team environment as a W-2 employee, receiving comprehensive health coverage, retirement matching, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Responsibilities
- Manage recurring inventory accounting tasks including reconciliations, adjustments, costing, and month-end closes
- Analyze inventory balances, standard and landed costs, gross margins, and financial variances
- Support the setup, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of inventory management systems and software integrations
- Prepare and migrate inventory data such as SKUs, costs, vendors, and customer records
- Troubleshoot system and synchronization errors across accounting, inventory, and e-commerce platforms
- Prepare and review financial statements and operational KPIs to advise clients on purchasing and financial decisions
- Assist with client onboarding, cleanup, system setup, and data validation activities
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Four to eight years of progressive accounting experience in client service, outsourced accounting, or inventory-focused settings
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, reconciliations, and month-end close procedures
- Demonstrated background in inventory accounting, cost accounting, and cost of goods sold
- Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and related accounting applications
- Availability to work remotely during standard Monday through Friday business hours from the U.S. Eastern or Central Time Zones
Qualifications
- Experience with inventory management systems or ERP platforms such as Cin7 CORE, Netsuite, or SAP
- Familiarity with e-commerce systems like Shopify, Amazon, or A2X
- Background in standard costing, landed costing, or inventory valuation methodologies
- Experience handling inventory management system implementations or software migrations
- Previous exposure to inventory-driven, e-commerce, manufacturing, wholesale, or distribution business models
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options with company premium contributions
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term or long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan through Vanguard featuring a 4 percent discretionary employer match after 90 days
- Fifteen days of annual paid time off for full-time forty-hour weekly employees, plus tenure milestones
- Twelve annual paid holidays including a floating holiday
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this position fully remote?
Yes, this is a full-time remote role for candidates residing in the U.S. Eastern or Central Time Zones, though BELAY cannot hire in California, New York, Illinois, or Oregon due to tax and compliance rules.
What is the salary range for the Senior Inventory Accountant role?
The starting pay range is $65,000 to $80,000 annually.
What are the core experience requirements?
Candidates must have a bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field along with four to eight years of progressive accounting experience, specifically within inventory-focused, outsourced, or client-service environments.
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