What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inventory Accountant position at Harris Seeds?
Job Description
Job Description
Who We Are
Garden Trends Inc. (GTI), the parent company of Harris Seeds is a progressive data-driven company with established roots in Rochester, NY. Established in 1879, GTI has earned an outstanding reputation for operational excellence, high-quality products, and unparalleled customer service. Through a portfolio of respected companies and brands, such as Harris Seeds, Mito Technologies, and Meristem Solutions, GTI markets vegetable and flower seeds as well as plants, greenhouse, and growing supplies to both home gardeners and professional growers.
Job Summary
The Inventory Accountant is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial processes related to inventory management within the organization. This role ensures accurate recording, reporting, and analysis of inventory transactions to support operational efficiency and financial decision-making. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of accounting principles, inventory management, and business operations in a medium-sized organization.
Key Responsibilities :
Inventory Accounting :
- Maintain accurate records of all inventory transactions, including purchases, transfers, and adjustments.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual inventory reconciliations to ensure consistency between physical inventory and financial records.
- Monitor cost fluctuations and analyze variances between actual and standard costs.
- Develop and implement inventory accounting policies, procedures, and controls to improve accuracy and efficiency.
- Review and reconcile purchase orders to inventory received onsite and drop shipped directly to customers
Inventory Valuation & Reporting :
Collaboration with Operations & Supply Chain Teams :
Process Improvement :
Compliance & Risk Management :
General Accounting :
Qualifications & Skills :
Education :
Experience :
Technical Skills :
Soft Skills :
Work Environment :
EEO Statement - Garden Trends, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, weight, religion, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, results of genetic testing, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other factor protected by law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, demotion, and training. Garden Trends Inc. expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.
FLSA : Exempt
Salary : $60,000-75,000 per year
Disclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Job Type : Full-time
Benefits :Company Description
Garden Trends Inc. (GTI), the parent company of Harris Seeds is a progressive data‐driven company with established
roots in Rochester, NY. Established in 1879. GTI has earned an outstanding reputation for operational excellence, high quality
products, and unparalleled customer service. Through a portfolio of respected companies and brands, such as
Harris Seeds, Mito Technologies, and Meristem Solutions, GTI markets vegetable and flower seeds as well as plants,
greenhouse, and growing supplies to both home gardeners and professional growers.
Company Description
Garden Trends Inc. (GTI), the parent company of Harris Seeds is a progressive data‐driven company with established roots in Rochester, NY. Established in 1879. GTI has earned an outstanding reputation for operational excellence, high quality products, and unparalleled customer service. Through a portfolio of respected companies and brands, such as Harris Seeds, Mito Technologies, and Meristem Solutions, GTI markets vegetable and flower seeds as well as plants, greenhouse, and growing supplies to both home gardeners and professional growers.
Salary : $60,000 - $75,000
