Inventory Accounting Manager

About Away

We believe travel makes us better. Launched in 2016 with one perfectly designed carry-on, we now offer a range of luggage and travel essentials for every journey. Together we create, innovate, and embark on this journey as a community of travelers, helping to make travel more seamless for everyone.

Join The Crew

We are hiring an Inventory Accounting Manager to join our Accounting team. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Inventory Accounting and takes Away further helping design and implement processes that align with the rapid growth of the company, and by bridging the gap between the operations and accounting teams, ensuring proper recordkeeping and reconciliation for at the highest level.

What you'll do as the Inventory Accounting Manager

• You'll manage monthly close activities related to inventory, including reconciliation of GL to subledgers across all locations and entities, goods in transit, COGS analysis, and input needed entries in the ERP
• You'll maintain standard costs of inventory for all SKUs (both domestic and international), including the standard purchase price of all purchased SKUs (raw and finished) and freight and duty standard components
• You'll perform quarterly analysis of FIFO accounting adjustments and validation of PPV balances
• You'll work with product development and purchasing department on developing standard cost of all new purchased SKUs
• You'll own accounting for all landed costs (freight, duties) including analysis of variance vs. standards and investigating variance drivers
• You'll collaborate with inventory control team to align on processes for annual inventory counts, and understand cycle count process
• You'll analyze inventory aging reports, identify potential excess and obsolete inventory exposure, maintain proper inventory reserves, and report disposal and write-off of inventory
• You'll assist with audit requests, such as preparing supporting documentation, schedules, and rollforwards
• You'll maintain process documentation and look for opportunities to automate and improve daily accounting processes
• You'll build and present ad-hoc reports to support monthly FP&A and management analyses as needed

Who you are

Excited to join the team, but not sure you meet all of the qualifications? Please apply, we'd still love to hear from you.

Who We Are

What We Offer

Our total rewards are inclusive of both compensation and benefits. What we offer within a salary range is dependent on a number of factors, including scope and qualifications for the role, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to other Away employees. Salary and benefit offerings are reviewed during phone screenings to ensure alignment.

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How We Work

This is an office-based position that works from our Soho, NYC office four days a week. Our working hours are 9am-6pm et, but we embrace a common-sense approach to flexibility in the workplace. It's about being present, engaged, and balancing work with real-life needs.

Our Commitment

As a company that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Away seeks individuals of all backgrounds and experiences to apply for this opportunity. We're creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Our customers are global and diverse, so we're building a team that is too. Through initiatives like our Employee Resource Groups, anti-racism training, and bias prevention initiatives, we're building the cultural foundation that gives people the emotional and physical space to bring their authentic selves to work.

EEOC Statement :

Away is dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran status, genetic information or disability.

Away is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talent@awaytravel.com.