<div class="content-intro"><p>Gotion Inc. is based in Silicon Valley, CA, currently building a Manufacturing facility in Manteno, IL and has R&D centers in Ohio, China, Japan and Europe. We innovate in the next generation electric vehicle and energy storage technologies (lithium batteries and related systems) with the aim to accelerate electrified transportation and achieve sustainable development. Gotion is powered by a leading power battery technology company that provides solutions for vehicles including the world's first mass commercial e-bus route.<br><br>Gotion is a career destination - we are not simply attempting to just fill another job, but to pursue a dream of global green energy together! We offer outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting and challenging working environment. Everyone is highly valued and plays a vital role in the growth of our organization.</p></div><p> </p> <div class="x_elementToProof"><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Inventory Accountant</strong></div> <div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>Department:</strong> Finance<br><strong>Location:</strong> Chicago Area, Illinois<br><strong>Reports To:</strong> Accounting Manager / Finance Manager</div> <div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>Position Summary</strong></div> <div class="x_elementToProof">The Inventory Accountant is responsible for inventory accounting, reconciliation, cost analysis, and financial controls within a manufacturing environment. This position works closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Production, and Procurement teams to ensure inventory transactions are accurately recorded, inventory balances are properly reconciled, and financial reporting complies with company policies and applicable accounting standards.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof">Experience in manufacturing, automotive, lithium-ion battery, or other high-volume production environments is preferred.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></div> <ol data-spread="true"> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>Inventory Accounting & Reconciliation</strong></div> </li> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Perform monthly inventory reconciliation between the ERP system, warehouse records, and the General Ledger.</div> </li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Monitor and reconcile raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), finished goods, spare parts, and other inventory categories.</div> </li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Investigate inventory discrepancies and coordinate corrective actions with Warehouse, Supply Chain, Production, and Finance teams.</div> </li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Prepare and record inventory-related journal entries and account reconciliations.</div> </li> </ul> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>Month-End Closing</strong></div> </li> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities related to inventory and cost accounting.</div> </li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Ensure inventory transactions are recorded accurately and within the appropriate accounting period.</div> </li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Prepare inventory schedules, reconciliation reports, and supporting documentation for financial reporting.</div> </li> </ul> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>Inventory Control</strong></div> </li> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Monitor inventory movements, adjustments, transfers, scrap, and write-offs.</div> </li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Review inventory aging and identify slow-moving, obsolete, or excess inventory.</div> </li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Support inventory reserve and obsolescence calculations.</div> </li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Assist in strengthening internal controls related to inventory management.</div> </li> </ul> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>Physical Inventory & Cycle Counts</strong></div> </li> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Coordinate and participate in physical inventory counts and cycle-count programs.</div> </li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Reconcile physical count results with ERP inventory balances.</div> </li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Analyze count variances, identify root causes, and follow up on corrective actions.</div> </li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Maintain supporting documentation for inventory adjustments.</div> </li> </ul> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof"><strong>Manufacturing Cost Support</strong></div> </li> <ul data-spread="false"> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Assist with analysis of material consumption, production variances, scrap, and inventory-related manufacturing costs.</div> </li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Review inventory valuation and standard/actual cost information as applicable.</div> </li> <li> <div class="x_elementToProof">Work with Cost Accounting and Operations teams to investigate unusual cost or usage variances.</div> </l