Inventory Accounting Analyst

ZT Systems

Inventory Accounting Analyst at ZT Systems supporting inventory financial data integrity. Performing accounting for inventory, cost of goods sold, and margin analysis in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 7/12/2026full-timeSecaucus • New Jersey, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,375 - $88,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Standard Cost Accounting and financial analysis, with a strong focus on inventory management, reconciliation, and compliance with US GAAP and SOX standards. Proficient in utilizing SAP for accurate reporting and cost tracking.

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Standard Cost AccountingSAP ProficiencyUS GAAP ComplianceInventory ReconciliationFinancial Analysis

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry PreparationInventory ValuationCost Variance AnalysisAccrual AccountingFinancial Close Support

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingAttention to DetailCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsFinancial Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Gross Margin AnalysisInternal ControlsSOX ComplianceInventory ManagementCost Drivers

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the accounting, reporting, and analysis related to inventories, gross margins, and standard costs
Prepare monthly journal entries for inventory movements, accruals for inventory in transit, and the capitalization of freight and tariffs
Assist with the monthly financial close by performing preliminary inventory valuations and identifying potential reserves for slow-moving or obsolete stock under US GAAP
Review gross margin data and help investigate variances between budgeted and actual margins for management review
Prepare monthly reconciliations for inventory-related accounts across global operating territories to ensure balance sheet accuracy
Track and report on cost drivers that cause variances between standard and actual costs
Coordinate with Product and Sales teams to provide data necessary for maintaining accurate standard product costs
Generate and distribute reports that provide visibility into cost components like product, duty, and freight
Help document the Company's current end-to-end inventory processes and workflows
Support physical inventory counts and monthly cycle count programs by reviewing results and flagging variances for further investigation
Support the development and documentation of new SOX-compliant internal controls for the newly acquired division to ensure reporting integrity
Maintain documentation for inventory internal controls and gather requested information for internal and external auditors
Monitor listings of low-margin and slow-moving inventory to provide updates to relevant departments
Assist IT and the broader accounting team with user acceptance testing for ERP patches, fixes, or cost-related system issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an Accredited University is required
2+ years experience required
Must have experience with Standard Cost Accounting
Essential application proficiency in SAP and other systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive base salary
Performance-based annual bonus eligibility
401(k) retirement savings plan
Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
Parental leave and family care support programs
Structured training programs and on-the-job learning opportunities
Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about