Own the numbers behind the product. Drive inventory accuracy, unlock insights, and power smarter decisions across the business.

JOYRIDE

JOYRIDE is on a mission to change the way the world eats and experiences candy. With less sugar than the leading brands, no artificial colors, sweeteners, or preservatives, and over two million followers on social media (@joyride), JOYRIDE is rapidly growing and redefining what better-for-you candy tastes, looks, and feels like.

What You Will Do

The Inventory & Cost Accountant will lead all aspects of inventory valuation, costing, variance analysis, and inventory controls across co-manufacturers, warehouses, and 3PL partners. This role is highly cross-functional, partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, FP&A, and external manufacturing partners. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with operational curiosity and systems fluency.

Inventory & Cost Accounting:

Ensure proper accounting of all COGS and inventory related accounts in accordance with GAAP
Partner with operations to deliver monthly inventory reconciliations across all warehouses and 3PLs
Review and monitor inventory reserves (obsolete, slow-moving, damaged)
Oversee bill of materials (BOM) accuracy
Coordinate new products and cost updates with procurement and operations
Account for freight accurately
Validate partner (co-manufacturer, 3PL) invoices against known activities
Ensure accurate capitalization of production costs
Improve inventory controls and documentation

Margin & Variance Analysis:

Analyze gross margin trends and provide monthly variance reporting to Controller and FP&A
Maintain spoils reports by SKU

Systems & Process Improvement:

Support systems for inventory and cost reporting
Document accounting policies related to inventory and costing

Audit & Compliance:

Prepare inventory-related audit schedules
Support annual physical inventory procedures
Ensure documentation supports clean audit outcomes

Who You Are

At JOYRIDE, we’re looking for an Inventory & Cost Accountant who thrives in the details but thinks in systems. You are someone who brings structure, strengthens controls, and turns inventory data into meaningful business insight. In this role, you’ll go beyond day-to-day numbers to build scalable processes, deliver clear variance analysis, and partner cross-functionally to improve operational decision-making in a fast-moving, high-growth environment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
4+ years of accounting experience; with strong background in inventory and cost accounting
Experience in CPG, food & beverage, manufacturing, or inventory-heavy business
ERP experience (NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks Enterprise, etc.)
Experience in multi-warehouse environments

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
Equity
Comprehensive health and vision insurance
PTO
Remote work environment
Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Inventory and Cost Accountant