ACCOUNTANT I

Sally Beauty Holdings•Plano, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Inventory Accountant I supports accounting and financial reporting activities related to company inventory across Sally Beauty Holdings’ retail, distribution, and corporate operations. The role helps ensure inventory transactions are accurately recorded, reconciled, and reported, and supports month-end close processes, inventory valuations, and internal controls. Working with Operations, Supply Chain, Distribution Centers, and Finance teams, the Inventory Accountant helps maintain accurate inventory balances and provides analysis to support business decisions and financial compliance. This is a hybrid role based at the Legacy West Support Center in Plano, Texas, with required onsite days. The work is primarily sedentary and performed in an adequately lit, heated, and ventilated office environment, with occasional walking, standing, bending, and lifting or carrying light office equipment and materials.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
1–3 years of accounting experience; inventory, cost accounting, retail, distribution, or supply chain experience is preferred.
Experience supporting month-end close and general ledger reconciliations.
Understanding of inventory accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control requirements.
Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as Lawson, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
Accounting experience in inventory, cost accounting, retail, distribution, or supply chain environments.

Responsibilities

Perform inventory account reconciliations and investigate variances to support accurate financial reporting.
Prepare and analyze inventory-related journal entries and general ledger transactions.
Support inventory-related month-end and year-end closing activities.
Review inventory adjustments, transfers, reserves, write-offs, and other inventory transactions for accuracy and compliance.
Analyze inventory trends and provide reporting to support business decision-making.
Partner with Supply Chain, Distribution Centers, Merchandising, and Operations teams to resolve inventory discrepancies.
Assist with physical inventory counts and cycle count reconciliation processes.
Support internal and external audits by providing inventory-related documentation and analysis.
Ensure compliance with SOX controls and company accounting policies.
Identify opportunities to improve inventory accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
Support special projects and other accounting duties as assigned.