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Description We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Inventory Accountant to join our team in New York, New York. In this long-term contract position, you will play a key role in managing and reconciling inventory accounts, supporting month-end close processes, and ensuring accurate financial reporting. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in inventory accounting and general ledger management to contribute to a dynamic retail organization. Responsibilities: u2022 Perform monthly reconciliations of inventory valuation, cost accounting, and inventory on-hand as part of the month-end general ledger close process. u2022 Support annual physical inventory counts by working closely with operational teams to prepare, execute, and report results to senior management and external auditors. u2022 Collaborate with warehouse teams to ensure proper valuation and transaction of inventory, making necessary adjustments as required. u2022 Validate monthly inventory movements across warehouse and retail channels, including receipts, transfers, returns, and other adjustments. u2022 Develop and maintain business and accounting policies specific to inventory management. u2022 Provide inventory-related data and supporting documentation for year-end bank reviews and financial audits. u2022 Assist in reconciling raw material inventory accounts with vendors and internal teams, ensuring accuracy and completeness. u2022 Participate in monthly processes for scrap and gifting/donation write-offs in coordination with other senior accountants. u2022 Collaborate with the Senior Manager of Inventory Accounting on various ad-hoc projects as needed. Requirements u2022 Proven experience with month-end close activities and general ledger management. u2022 Expertise in preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts. u2022 Strong background in inventory accounting and reconciliation processes. u2022 Proficient in financial systems such as Oracle and NetSuite. u2022 Familiarity with bank reconciliations and audit preparation. u2022 Ability to analyze and validate inventory movements across multiple channels. u2022 Excellent organizational and communication skills. u2022 Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Robert Half is the worldu2019s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. u00a9 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking u201cApply Now,u201d youu2019re agreeing to Robert Halfu2019s Terms of Use ( and Privacy Notice (.