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

• You have a BS/BA in Accounting or a related field

• You have Cost Accounting/Inventory Accounting experience at a mix of public and private environments; experience at a retail start-up strongly preferred, but not required

• You have an understanding of internal controls over inventory, including physical counts, cycle counts, inventory adjustment reviews, etc.

• You have an understanding of COGS structure, standard costs and FIFO costs, landed costs, PPVs, and COGS adjustments

• You have previous exposure to inventory management systems (D365 preferred but not required) in a 3PL environment, and managing/developing Excel models which enable proper inventory control

• You are an excellent verbal and written communicator across different audiences, both internal and external (Slack experience preferred, but not required)

• You are detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills

• You’re creative and innovative; you love to build great new things that are fresh and unique while staying on brand

• You’re agile, and motivated by a fast-paced and ever changing environment

• You’re passionate about transforming travel for all (but that’s a given!)

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

• We’re travelers. Travel is about the journey - the transformative experiences and the growth each trip offers. All employees are encouraged to take time to get away through our variety of time away from work offerings. 

• We’re driven. The work we do matters and collectively drives impact. No matter the job title, everyone at Away is a meaningful contributor in unlocking our ever growing potential.

• We’re supportive. We value the entirety of your life's journey, not just the milestones. You'll find an environment that celebrates balance, understanding that your personal passions and commitments outside of work, are threads of the same fabric that makes you unique.

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.

• Compensation: $118,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually

• This role is eligible to participate in Away’s Annual Company Performance Incentive Bonus Plan, the terms of which are determined at the discretion of the company

• Equity Grant: commensurate with level determined at the discretion of the company

• Benefits Overview:

  • Take care of yourself and your family through our health insurance offerings

  • Invest in your future by participating in our 401(k) (with a company match!)

  • Find balance through our many paid time off programs (vacation, wellbeing, holidays, summer Fridays, and compassion leave - just to name a few!)

  • Build your travel uniform through discount codes, product stipends, and giveaways

  • Give back through company-sponsored volunteer and charitable opportunities

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.