Cost Accountant - Inventory - Ledgent Finance & Accounting

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated Cost Accountant specializing in inventory management. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in accounting or a related field and possess a minimum of one year of experience in cost accounting. Proficiency in advanced Excel is required, and experience with ERP is a plus.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Provide outstanding customer service by addressing the needs of customers, vendors, suppliers, and team members in a courteous, prompt, and professional manner.
• Oversee and update daily warehouse inventory requisitions within the Stratton-Warren purchasing system, resolving any issues with warehouse management and team members.
• Support the food and beverage operations by managing inventory, cost transfers, and overall cost control for food and beverage items.
• Ensure accurate inventory records and implement best practices for spoilage management.
• Assist operational teams in developing standardized internal inventory and purchasing procedures.
• Use the inventory purchasing system to identify and address gaps in procurement and inventory processes across venues.
• Act as a liaison between Finance and Food & Beverage departments, providing compliance support.
• Collaborate with enterprise data teams on analytics projects to support cost management efforts, including pricing and product optimization strategies.
• Partner with department heads and the accounting team during periodic inventory cycles and the month-end closing process.
• Account for all month-end inventories, adjustments, and variances, ensuring proper recording.
• Update and maintain inventory counts and records, sharing information with management and other stakeholders.
• Implement loss prevention programs to minimize inventory shrinkage.
• Compile and submit Stratton-Warren-related reports to authorized management or accounting as required.
• Meet all departmental or company project and assignment requirements and deadlines.
• Protect and preserve company assets.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in cost accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Experience with ERP is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.