Inventory Accounting Analyst

Position Title: 

Inventory Accounting Analyst  

 

Pay Rate:

PL varies by experience

$65,100 - $86,800

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

 

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

 

Physical Location:

6400 Poplar Avenue

Memphis, TN 38197

 

The Job You Will Perform:

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely accounting and analysis of inventory balances for off-site warehouses and consignment customers.
• Collaborate with business unit finance teams, operations management, and warehouse personnel to drive business value.
• Support team goals aligned with the International Paper Agenda.
• Contribute to a High-Performance Work Team environment.
• Understand the broader impact of inventory accounting operations across multiple business units.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives to enhance cost efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.

Daily Tasks:

• Manage operational exceptions for RDCs, Ports, DCs, and consignment customers.
• Participate in physical inventory reconciliations and analysis (travel required).
• Responding to inventory-related inquiries from:
• Warehouse locations
• Customer service teams
• Business unit management
• Conduct inventory and account analyses as requested by business groups.
• Train new team members on inventory processes.
• Support special projects as assigned.
• Assist Accounts Payable with third-party warehouse invoice inquiries and monitor purchase orders.

 

Monthly Tasks:

• Participate in month-end close processes for third-party locations.
• Reconcile monthly inventory against third-party warehouse management systems.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts for all Ports, DCs, and RDCs.

Annual Tasks

• Maintain team process and procedure manuals.
• Manage records retention.
• Support LIFO inventory accounting processes.

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• 3+ years of Finance or Accounting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related degree
• Willingness to travel up to 50% for operational reviews, audits, and cross-training
• Strong understanding of internal control principles and ability to identify and resolve control weaknesses.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in PC software with the ability to quickly learn new tools.
• Experience or interest in Power BI, RPA, and other data analytics tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with SAP Financials.
• Preferred competencies:
  • Technical and Functional Expertise, Customer Focus, Action Orientation, Planning and Prioritization, Organizational Skills, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving and Process Improvement, Timely and Quality Decision-Making, Perseverance, Strong Peer Relationships

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper’s GCF business offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, and Paid Time Off.

 

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world wi