Senior Accountant, Cost Accounting – Inventory

ACT Entertainment

. Support the Accounting Manager in operating cost accounting and inventory accounting for Legacy ACT, tvONE, and Ambersphere .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis, with a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP and IFRS. Proficient in ERP systems and data analysis, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and compliance.

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Cost AccountingInventory ManagementFinancial AnalysisU.S. GAAP ComplianceERP Systems Experience

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Hard Skills

Cost Data MaintenanceVariance AnalysisJournal Entry PreparationAudit Workpaper PreparationFinancial Statement Tie-OutsSubstantive TestingInventory ReconciliationOverhead Rate DevelopmentData AnalysisExcel Proficiency

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailDeadline ManagementProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Sage 300QuickBooksCaseWareMicrosoft Dynamics AXNetSuiteXero

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or Accounting

Industry Keywords

Cost-of-Sales ClosePhysical Inventory CountsControl DeficienciesAudit SchedulesIntercompany Inventory Transfers

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPFlux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Accounting Manager in operating cost accounting and inventory accounting for Legacy ACT, tvONE, and Ambersphere
Prepare monthly inventory and cost-of-sales close
Maintain standard cost data and process new item costs and cost changes across each ERP
Prepare data, analysis, and reconciliations for annual and interim cost rolls
Develop and update overhead rates and allocation drivers
Prepare monthly purchase price variance analysis and coordinate with Purchasing on resolution
Analyze material usage, labor, overhead, and freight/duty variances
Prepare monthly gross margin analysis by entity and product line
Prepare inventory roll-forwards and reconcile perpetual inventory sub-ledgers to the general ledger
Maintain inventory reserve calculations and supporting documentation
Account for goods in transit, landed cost, capitalized variances, and demo/rental inventory
Prepare intercompany inventory transfer entries and eliminate intercompany profit in inventory
Support cycle counts and annual physical inventories across U.S. and U.K. locations
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analysis, and cost and inventory schedules for reporting
Prepare audit schedules and respond to external auditor requests
Document procedures and controls and support process improvements, automation, ERP enhancements, and data cleanup initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration or Accounting (Accounting major) from an accredited institution
Strong academic record, such as Dean's or President's List
1+ years of post-graduate audit experience with a Big Four or comparable national firm
Relevant audit, assurance, and financial operations internships
Experience with financial statement tie-outs under U.S. GAAP and IFRS
Experience with substantive testing of revenue, expenses, PP&E, and cash
Experience participating in physical inventory counts
Experience identifying and remediating control deficiencies
Understanding of general accounting principles and audit workpaper preparation
Exposure to ERP and accounting systems such as Sage 300, QuickBooks, and CaseWare
Willingness to learn Microsoft Dynamics AX, NetSuite, and Xero
Strong Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets
High attention to detail and ability to meet close deadlines
Ability to travel up to 25%
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Comp & perks

CPA eligibility support from the company
Training on standard costing, cost rolls, and variance analysis
Ability to travel up to 25%