Accountant - Inventory

Sally Beauty Holdings•Plano, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for performing inventory accounting activities, analyzing inventory-related financial data, and preparing accurate financial reports to support business operations. This position ensures the integrity of inventory balances through reconciliations, valuation analysis, cycle count support, month-end close activities, and compliance with accounting policies and internal controls. The Inventory Accountant partners with cross-functional teams to maintain accurate inventory records, investigate variances, and support financial reporting and operational decision-making.

Requirements

Experience in inventory accounting, including reconciliations, inventory valuation, variance analysis, and month-end close activities.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze large data sets and perform complex financial analysis.
Experience with inventory management systems and ERP platforms required.
Ability to partner effectively with Merchandising, Finance, Treasury, and Supply Chain teams in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Oracle EBS preferred.
Experience developing reports and dashboards using Power BI is a plus.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills with the ability to identify process improvements and leverage technology to drive efficiencies.
Possess desire for process improvement and efficiencies

Responsibilities

Performs various account reconciliations, including inventory-related accounts, to interpret and report the effects of established financial plans.
Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records, financial statements, inventory transactions, and other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Develops, maintains, and analyzes data to be used in management reporting and inventory-related financial analysis.
Prepares and processes journal entries, as well as establishes and assigns entries to proper accounts in the General Ledger.
Develops, implements, modifies, and documents recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
Partners with Merchandising, Finance, and Treasury teams to ensure accurate inventory reporting, support business initiatives, and resolve inventory and financial-related issues.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life Insurance
paid vacation and sick days
paid holidays
tuition reimbursement
401(k) with company match
in-house salon with complementary services
varied selection of food options at our corporate campus
Sally Beauty and CosmoProf Professional onsite store, where associates enjoy a great merchandise discount!