• Staff Accountant

    Scentsy (Meridian, ID)


    Staff Accountant

     

    Meridian, ID (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=2901+E.+Pine+Ave.+Meridian+ID+USA+83642)

    Description

    Scentsy is looking for aStaffAccountantto ensure the accurate costing of inventory and oversee proper handling of inventory transactions, including cycle counts and year-end physical inventories. This role supports the month-end close process, conducts variance analysis, and manages accounting for Excess and Obsolescence (E&O) reserves, while providing guidance to maintain accuracy and compliance in all inventory-related activities.

    What You'll Do:

    + Perform monthly analysis of inventory and variance accounts to ensure all inventory-related accounts are reconciled for accuracy and reasonableness on a monthly basis

    + Review, summarize, and report recommendations on inventory, E&O reserve, and gross margin

    + Develop and/or improve upon established policies and procedures to enhance inventory control efforts, including the cycle counting process, scrap process, etc.

    + Become a business partner with the Operations departments

    + Ensure the accurate and timely recording of inventory transactions

    + Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations in an accurate and timely manner

    + Ensure physical inventories are scheduled and performed

    + Review cycle count results and validate the effectiveness of the process and results

    + Prepare costed BOM’s from the ERP system with the ability to drill into details and identify any inconsistencies with costs, including freight and duties where applicable

    + Assist with annual audits, domestic and international

    + Apply sound judgment based on accounting principles

    + Produce various schedules in conjunction with financial reporting on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis

    + Review system processes from purchasing to receiving to invoicing to ensure inventory is properly accounted for

    + Maintain confidential and proprietary information

    + Perform all other assigned tasks and requirements as needed

    We're Looking For:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required

    + 2+ years of finance/accounting experience required

    + 2+ years of cost accounting experience preferred

    + SAP experience preferred

    + Experience in a multi-national company preferred

    + Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Management Accountant (CMA), nice to have

    + Keen attention to detail

    + Skilled Excel user, able to create and maintain complex spreadsheets

    + Strong understanding of inventory cost calculations and methods, including Standard Cost, and FIFO / Periodic Unit Price

    + Strong understanding of inventory management controls and practices

    + Excellent data analysis skills

    + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) with the ability to interact with all levels within the organization

    + Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and work under deadlines

    + Commitment to excellence and high standards