[FINANCE] Accounting Specialist I, Operations & Inventory

Position Summary: The Accounting Specialist I, Operations & Inventory is responsible for supporting accounting and financial activities related to inventory, logistics, warehousing, accounts receivable, and other operational expenses for TCL North America's U.S. and Canadian businesses. This role partners closely with Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain, Warehousing, Operations, and corporate headquarters in China to maintain accurate financial records, support inventory and cost controls, analyze operational expenses, and ensure the accuracy of related accounting transactions. The Accounting Specialist I, Operations & Inventory will also support budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and operational reporting to help Finance identify variances, manage costs, and maintain effective financial controls. Duties & Responsibilities: Inventory Accounting & Management Support inventory accounting activities, including inventory reconciliations, reserves, write-downs, adjustments, and related journal entries. Coordinate and support periodic physical inventory counts and reconcile count results against system records. Review inventory aging and slow-moving inventory and partner with appropriate teams to identify potential risks and disposition requirements. Calculate and record monthly inventory reserves, write-downs, and reversals in accordance with company accounting policies. Prepare month-end inventory turnover and aging analyses and monitor trends related to inventory health. Research inventory discrepancies and coordinate with Warehousing, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Finance to resolve identified issues. Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for inventory-related accounting transactions, reconciliations, and adjustments. Logistics, Warehousing & Operational Cost Accounting Support accounting and expense management for logistics, warehousing, freight, and assembly operations. Review vendor invoices, payment requests, and supporting documentation for accuracy and appropriate accounting treatment. Monitor logistics and warehouse expenses and investigate significant variances or unusual activity. Support annual budgeting and monthly or quarterly forecasting for assigned operational expense categories. Compare actual expenses against budget and forecast and assist with variance analysis and explanations. Prepare accruals, reversals, reconciliations, and other accounting entries related to logistics, warehousing, and operational expenses. Partner with Logistics, Warehousing, Supply Chain, and Operations to improve transaction accuracy and resolve accounting discrepancies. Accounts Receivable & Credit Support Maintain customer master data and support accurate customer account records. Monitor accounts receivable balances and assist with collections and follow-up on past-due accounts. Perform customer account reconciliations and research payment or balance discrepancies. Support customer credit management activities, including credit limits and credit insurance coverage. Coordinate with internal teams and external customers as needed to resolve account discrepancies. Escalate significant collection, credit, or account risks to Finance leadership as appropriate. Logistics Process & Transaction Support Provide accounting and financial support for inbound and outbound shipments, customer returns, and product sample transactions. Review logistics-related transactions and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy. Support compliance with applicable Incoterms, customer requirements, and established company processes. Coordinate with corporate headquarters, Logistics, Warehousing, and other business partners to resolve transaction or documentation discrepancies. Identify recurring process issues and recommend opportunities to improve transaction accuracy, controls, and efficiency. Corporate Insurance Expense Management Support the financial administration of the company's corporate insurance program…

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