Senior Inventory & Cost Accountant

Office, Hybrid, Remote (U.S. required)Are you ready to build a career that's not just a job but a meaningful journey? At Born Primitive, we offer more than just work - we offer a dynamic, collaborative environment where passion meets purpose. With exceptional work-life balance and a team that feels like family, you'll thrive both personally and professionally.Born Primitive is proudly Veteran-owned and operated, deeply rooted in the values that make our nation great: sacrifice, honor, and unwavering commitment to freedom. We're inspired by the men and women who embody these principles, and we strive to carry their legacy forward. Our team members don't just work here - they reflect these values in everything they do, becoming a vital part of a mission larger than themselves.If you're passionate about making an impact and want to grow with a company that stands for something greater, Born Primitive might be the perfect fit for you. Join us, and be part of a team that inspires and uplifts, every single day.We are seeking a Senior Inventory & Cost Accountant to own inventory accounting and supplier reconciliation processes end-to-end. This role will ensure inventory accuracy, maintain GAAP compliance, and support financial visibility across systems, suppliers, and warehouses.The position will assume operational ownership of inventory accounting following WMS implementation and will play a key role in stabilizing and improving processes in a high-volume environment.This role works closely with Finance, Supply Chain, and Warehouse teams to ensure operational processes support accurate inventory accounting.As part of onboarding, this role will spend approximately 1-3 months rotating through general accounting responsibilities to gain familiarity with the Company's financial processes, ERP workflows, and cross-functional operational systems before transitioning into inventory accounting onboarding and responsibilities. This rotation is intended to build a strong understanding of how inventory, purchasing, payables, and financial reporting interact within the broader accounting function.ResponsibilitiesGAAP Inventory AccountingOwn GAAP-compliant inventory accounting, including capitalization, landed cost, valuation, reserves, and adjustmentsPrepare and review inventory-related journal entries, reconciliations, and rollforwardsEnsure inventory balances are audit-ready and well-documentedInventory Reconciliation & OwnershipIndependently reconcile inventory between the ERP, RF-Smart, 3PLs, and internal warehouseLead investigation and resolution of inventory discrepancies, including historical clean-upServe as the primary inventory accounting contact for internal and external stakeholdersSupplier Accounting & ReconciliationPerform detailed three-way matching of POs, receiving records, and supplier invoicesValidate unit pricing consistency between supplier invoices, purchase orders, and ERP recordsReconcile supplier balances, deposits, invoices, and paymentsMaintain accurate open PO reporting/tracking, resolve PO related discrepancies, and assist in closing legacy or completed purchase ordersVendor Payment SupportPrepare and maintain vendor payment schedules and supporting analysis in coordination with Finance leadershipTrack supplier deposits and applicationsSupport supplier communication related to billing discrepancies and payment coordinationTransition management of supplier payment tracking and communication to the finance functionLanded Cost & Cost IntegrityMaintain and refine landed cost capitalization methodologies in coordination with finance leadership and supply chain teamPerform monthly landed cost true-ups and costing analysisMonitor costing accuracy and identify inconsistenciesReview and reconcile freight and supplier invoices related to inventorySystems & Process LeadershipRefine inventory accounting processes post-RF-Smart go-liveLeverage WMS experience (RF-Smart, Deposco, or similar) to improve inventory workflowsAssist in developing and documenting inventory accounting policies and controlsIdentify root causes of discrepancies and implement process improvementsGeneral Accounting & Financial Operations• Participate in a temporary onboarding rotation within the general accounting function to develop familiarity with company processes, ERP workflows, and operational systems• Perform hands-on day-to-day accounting tasks including possible support for accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit card reconciliations, and other operational accounting activities• Assist with preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules as part of the month-end close process• Preparation of reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and assist in identifying and resolving discrepancies• Gain familiarity with purchasing, payables, and operational workflows that impact inventory accounting• Collaborate with the broader accounting team to understand operational flows impacting financial reporting and inventory accountingQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting required5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate accounting environment, including at least 3-5 years working directly with inventory accounting, cost accounting, or operational accounting functions supporting inventoryStrong foundation in general corporate accounting principlesExperience supporting operational accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, account reconciliations, and month-end closeStrong command of US GAAP inventory conceptsExperience reconciling inventory across systems (ERP/WMS/3PL)Demonstrated ability to independently own complex inventory processesERP experience required (NetSuite preferred)Comfortable working with high-volume transactional data

Created: 2026-04-04