Inventory Accounting Clerk chez None

The Inventory Accounting Clerk supports the accounting and operations teams by ensuring accurate tracking, valuation, and reconciliation of inventory. This role maintains detailed records of inventory movements, assists with cycle counts and physical inventory processes, and helps identify discrepancies between system data and on-hand quantities. The Inventory Accounting Clerk plays a key role in safeguarding inventory accuracy and supporting month-end close activities.

Responsibilities:

• Inventory Invoice Processing
• Daily, receive and process supply invoices in a general ledger system (D365) to ensure they are paid timely and accurately
• Process invoices against purchase orders if available & obtain applicable approvals before entering D365
• Process merchandise invoices, Process intercompany invoices for goods shipped from the US to Canada, & Process weekly FedEx invoices
• Inventory Invoice Matching
• Daily, match inventory receipts against open merchandise invoices on inventory purchase orders (3-way match) within D365. Maintain a receipt log to accurately track inventory receipts
• Receiving and Invoicing Issue Resolution
  • Partnering closely with warehouse personnel, merchandise & sourcing teams, information technology team, and accounting personnel to resolve receiving and invoicing issues
• General Accounting Tasks
  • Monthly, record basic inventory and royalty journal entries during accounting close. Prepare inventory receipt reports for accounting use
• Other duties as assigned by management to support team & company goals

Required Qualifications:

• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1 year in accounting /finance or experience with accounts payable invoicing and inventory receipt process within a general ledger system

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries
• Proficiency in Excel and manipulating large amounts of data using formulas such as pivot tables and lookups
• Proficiency in understanding accounting standards related to retail environment is preferred.
• Experience working with warehouse personnel involved with the inventory receiving and shipping process
• 2-3 years’ experience in a corporate general accounting role, including monthly financial closing functions using an ERP type accounting system.

Behavioral Traits for Success:

• Enjoys being recognized for the quality of their work
• Willingness to work within established standards, guidelines, and procedures
• Develops strong job knowledge and competency 
• Strong commitment to tasks being completed correctly and on time
• Thrives in a structured environment
• Communication style is factual and sincere

• Willingness to follow established policies, processes, and procedures
• Enjoys working at a somewhat faster-than-average pace

Working Environment:

• Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
• Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
• Hybrid Work Schedule

Your Performance Will Measured On:

Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:

• Compliance and accuracy
• Audit integrity
• Communication
• Decision-making, judgement, and execution
• Use of Microsoft D365
• Stakeholder feedback
• Professionalism