About PAFCO:
PAFCO is a leading seafood company based in Vernon, California, committed to providing high-quality seafood products with excellence, integrity, and sustainability. We take pride in our dedicated team and our commitment to operational and financial excellence across all our nationwide facilities.
Position Summary:
The Accountant with Inventory Control emphasis is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records with a focus on inventory accounting, reconciliation, and cost control. This position ensures that all inventory transactions are properly recorded, analyzed, and reported in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. The ideal candidate will partner closely with Operations, Purchasing, and Production to monitor inventory flow and levels and improve processes related to Inventory control and inventory valuation. This role may require periodic travel to all PAFCO locations and partner facilities nationwide to perform physical inventory audits, validate counts, review controls, and ensure consistent reporting and procedures across all sites.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of inventory accounts, including raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods.
Monitor and analyze inventory variances, cycle count results, and adjustments to identify discrepancies and root causes.
Assist in the validation of inventory transactions across all departments (production, warehouse), inventory values, shrinkage and cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis for financial statements reporting purposes.
Conduct periodic inventory audits and assist in annual physical inventory counts at all company and third-party storage locations
Travel:
Open availability for travel to facilities and external storage sites nationwide to oversee inventory processes, verify counts, and train local personnel on standardized procedures. Ability to travel periodically nationwide to PAFCO facilities, cold storage partners, and other inventory locations as required.
Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls over inventory management.
Support external audits by providing documentation and explanations for inventory and accounting transactions.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
Minimum of 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing, food production, or distribution environment.
Strong understanding of GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory valuation methods (FIFO, weighted average, etc.).
Proficiency in ERP/accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks Enterprise, or similar).
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and data analysis.
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under deadlines.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively across departments and with external partners.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $70,000 – $90,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k), and employee discounts.
