Accounting Manager - Inventory Control - Sarnova - Hybrid - Sarnova HC, LLC

We are looking for an Accounting Manager - Inventory Control,  to join the Sarnova team.  Hybrid office.  M&F work from home, T-Th office based.

Sarnova is the leading national specialty distributor of health care products in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and Respiratory Markets and is the industry leader in Revenue Cycle Management within Emergency Medical Services (EMS).  The company operates through several market-leading companies including Tri-anim Health Services, the largest specialty distributor of respiratory products, Bound Tree Medical, the largest supplier of EMS products, EMP and Cardio Partners, a full Sudden Cardiac Arrest Solution provider, and Digitech, the leader in EMS revenue cycle management. 

Summary:

Primarily responsible for ensuring the accounting processes used to record inventory and related accounts are functional and the ledger accounts used to develop financial statements and reports are maintained. Assist with implementation of new systems and new processes as it relates to warehouse operations as well as finance and accounting processes. Must have a strong accounting background and be knowledgeable in accounting systems and the general ledger.  Provide functional advice or training to less experienced accountants.  Perform financial projects as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Inventory:

• Accurate analysis of current inventory control process flow
• Researching various inventory transactions and posting errors including adjustments, variances and transfers
• Maintain stock ledger data, updates and all related controls
• Oversee accounting and reconciliation of all inventory related accounts including drop ship and unmatched inventory receipt accounts
• Oversee the preparation of all inventory related information, including inventory costing for the financial statements
• Responsible for all inventory related balance sheet reconciliations
• Inventory accuracy monitoring including at least weekly monitoring of cycle count program and at least monthly review of inventory provisions
• Leads and directs employees, including assigning, monitoring, and reviewing progress and accuracy of work, directing efforts, and providing technical guidance on more complex issues.  Provides training and daily work direction.  This role is also responsible for hiring decisions and annual performance reviews.
• Lead the establishment and improvement of competency across your responsibilities.  This includes ensuring that we are adequately staffed (number of people), with experienced and skilled personnel (right people).
• Respond and resolve employee relations issues expressed by team members; create and maintain high quality work environment so team members are motivated to perform at their highest level.
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes and adherence to Company reporting deadlines.
• Create an environment in the organization where the discipline to properly document policies and procedures is well ingrained, with orientation to improvement of internal controls.
• Attends monthly close meetings with business unit leaders and will speak to areas of interest.

Process Improvement:

• Innovate, create, modify, and implement new standard operating procedures, policies and processes, as appropriate
• Creation of strategies to develop, maintain and strengthen operational performance
• Work with business leaders to analyze existing processes/systems, operational challenges and seek to resolve those challenges

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Prepare other variations of financial reports that meet the needs of the business including ad-hoc financial analysis to facilitate strategic and tactical decision-making
• Provide assistance to business units within the company to manage financial reporting, budgeting, and variance analyses by the business units
• Document accounting and finance department procedures. Create new procedures, as needed.
• Research and document proper accounting treatments for unusual transactions in areas of responsibility
• Communicate with co-workers, management, clients, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
• Work directly with other departments to proactively solve issues before they arise. In reactive scenarios, do root cause analyses and act upon the outcome to avoid issues in the future.
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions
• Miscellaneous projects as assigned

Skills/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred; licensure in related areas preferred
• 7 or more years’ experience with inventory accounting in the Distribution, Manufacturing and/or Retail industries
• Experience with an integrated accounting ERP system, Excel, and Word
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and general-ledger account analysis and reconciliation
• Exceptional problem solving abilities and good organizational skills
• Experienced in network based accounting systems, preferably Microsoft Great Plains and Microsoft Dynamics D365
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work independently
• Must be detail oriented and organized
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment handling multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. Must be able to work on many different projects at one time.

Sarnova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) Plan. EEO/M/F/Veterans/Disabled.  Our mission is to be the best partner for those who save and improve patients’ lives.  Excellence in delivering upon our mission is dependent upon having a diverse team that is empowered to bring their full, authentic self to work each day.  We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.