Inventory Accountant - Fanatics Collectibles

Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

11/22/2024

Job Description

This role is critical to maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting our financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor inventory transactions, update general ledger as required, gather and analyze data, perform inventory audits and assessments, and produce regular inventory reports.
• Develop or enhance all inventory process controls. Write or improve process documentation with current synopsis.
• Research complex transaction histories to reconcile inventory discrepancies or inconsistencies. Prepare adjusting ledger or inventory entries as required according to proper policies and regulations.
• Assist quality control operations in management of quarantine stock. Participate in cycle counts and full count inventories, coordinating all physical inventory activities. Ensure all inventory counts procedures follow all relevant internal control systems.
• Provide accounting support to multiple company locations.
• Participate in all month-end closes in support of the accounting team.
• Utilize computer systems and software to process or obtain accounting data.
• Submit routine inventory control related reports. Support periodic and ad hoc reporting requests including external audit support, month/quarter/year-end close reporting, and forecast to actual analysis. Assist in special projects; lead inventory problem-solving opportunities.
• Respond to enquiries regarding inventories with a sense of urgency. Collaborate with Operations and Finance to implement a strong inventory control environment. Critical-thinking skills to establish action plans and routinely assess their effectiveness, along with problem-solving skills to anticipate problems to be decided with an appropriate outcome.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience as an Inventory accountant or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Oracle, D365) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and processing.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with vendors and internal teams.
• Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing issues.
• Knowledge of the trading card industry is a plus.
  
  

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

Subject to applicable laws, Fanatics Collectibles may choose to run a background check.

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