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Inventory Accountant

The LaSalle Group
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

Our client, a growing manufacturing company with nearly 50 years of industry experience, is seeking an Inventory Accountant to join their team. This is a great opportunity to work in a collaborative and team-centric environment, supporting operations by ensuring accurate inventory and production data that directly impact financial decision-making.

The Inventory Accountant provides support and data analytics to Warehouse, Production, and Commercial Groups. This individual will focus on maintaining accurate inventory and production data. The position's responsibilities include providing findings and recommendations supporting accurate product costing standards used in valuing inventory and in pricing decisions directly impacting the Company's margins and profits.

This person will work independently with minimal supervision performing various analyzing and reporting tasks. This role requires strong follow-through on information requested as well as strong communication, organizational, multi-tasking, and interpersonal skills. The company has one location and there is no travel required for this position.

Inventory Accountant Responsibilities :

Oversee inventory accounting operations, including reconciliation and valuation

Prepare and analyze inventory-related financial reports for accuracy and completeness

Monitor and evaluate inventory levels, adjusting records to reflect real-time quantities

Collaborate with the operations team to enhance inventory controls and cost strategies

Conduct regular audits to verify inventory accuracy and resolve discrepancies

Assist in month-end and year-end inventory accounting processes

Ensure compliance with GAAP and other accounting standards

Inventory Accountant Requirements :

3 years of inventory accounting experience in a manufacturing or auditing environment

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA or CMA preferred but not required)

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks)

Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities

Detail-oriented with the ability to handle large datasets

Inventory Accountant Benefits :

Salary : $70K - $85K (based on experience) Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off & holidays

Professional development assistance & tuition reimbursement

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional looking to make an impact in a stable and growing manufacturing environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply today!

Thank you,

Colin Weber

Recruiter, Accounting, Finance, and Supply Chain

LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m / f / d / v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000

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