Staff Inventory Accountant (Mandarin Preferred)

QUICK SUMMARY

 

We’re seeking an accountant with experience in inventory and cost accounting, preferably at a US company with manufacturing operations in China. Mandarin proficiency required – Netsuite or similar ERP and consumer goods/e-commerce experience preferred. You’ll join a small accounting team at a high-growth company with a substantial career path ahead, and will act as the primary liaison to our China team. NYC, SF, or remote. 

 

WHAT WE DO

 

Aura’s photo sharing platform connects people around the world. Our mobile app and connected digital photo frames provide an effortless, private, and secure way to share photos with family and friends. The company has seen massive growth since its 2016 launch and has been lauded by The New York Times, Newsweek and Oprah as the category leader. Aura is available in the US, Canada, and Europe, both on Aura’s websites and at major retailers. 

 

WHO WE ARE

 

Founded by two early Twitter engineers, Aura began as a software company driven to connect loved ones and deliver joy. We’ve expanded from our software foundation and now provide a tightly integrated experience that marries great software with beautiful consumer electronics. We liberate the wonderful photos that might otherwise stay trapped on smartphones. The broader team includes leaders from top tech and product companies and is based in NYC, San Francisco, London, Shenzhen, and remotely around the world.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

 

• Work closely with Aura’s manufacturing team in both the US and China to track inventory and product cost.
• Evolve and manage Aura’s inventory management reporting including inventory aging, stock reports, component purchase tracking and costing, and other data. 
• Reconcile inventory accounts, POs, receipts, fulfillment, transfers on a regular basis.
• Work as the primary communication liaison between Aura’s US and China-based teams.
• Period close tasks related to your assigned areas of responsibility; analyses, journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations; including variance analyses and explanations.
• Track production purchases and product cost, make corresponding entries, and produce related analysis.
• Assist and support operations by entering inventory management and supply chain transactions and adjustments in NetSuite (POs, Bill of Materials/product costing, goods receipts, fulfillment, transfers, etc.).
• Help with the implementation of processes and controls to improve and scale the accounting function and safeguard assets.
• Provide accounting assistance and support on the implementation of accounting policies.
• Create and record intercompany invoices and reconcile intercompany transactions.
• Participate in weekly evening and/or early morning calls with colleagues in China – schedule flexibility to accommodate this is a requirement. 
• Assist with audit, bank, and other third party requests.
• Work on various other projects.
• Be able to travel internationally 1-2 times per year. 

 

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

 

• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in e-commerce or consumer goods, including concentrated experience working on inventory accounting for a Chinese manufacturing operation.
• NetSuite experience preferred – similar ERP acceptable.
• Strong data management and data analysis skills, with Excel and BI tools / databases.
• Preference for dynamic, high-growth environments.
• A positive, solutions-oriented attitude.
• Undergrad or masters-level accounting degree.

 

WHERE YOU’LL BE

 

• This is a remote-friendly role. You can be anywhere in the US. 
• We have offices in New York and San Francisco, which you can work out of if convenient.

 

Because You Matter: We believe in creating a happy and supportive work environment, so you can both excel at your job and actually enjoy coming into work each day. Compensation for this role will be in the $95,000 - $105,000 range.

For full-time, US-based employees. Benefits may differ for part-time or international roles.

• 🏥 Comprehensive health plans - Aura pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for families. 
• 📈 401(k) with match - Aura fully matches the first 4% of your salary contributed
• 🌯 Lunch and snacks - In SF & NY Offices
• 💪 $150 monthly fitness allowance - gym, coaching, etc
• 🏝 Generous time off - and yo