Accountant

Leslie's • Phoenix, AZ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accountant prepares and reviews journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reports, and analyses to ensure the accuracy and integrity of inventory, cost of sales, and gross margin accounts. The role supports accounting operations across retail stores, distribution centers, e-commerce, and inventory programs, including consignment inventory relationships.

The position maintains and improves accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting procedures, with a focus on operational efficiency and accuracy. It collaborates with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and other business functions on month-end close, accounting issue resolution, audit requests, recurring and ad hoc analyses, special projects, and process improvements.

The role is based at Leslie's corporate office in Phoenix, Arizona, and follows a hybrid work schedule. Remote work is not available. Candidates must live within commuting distance; relocation assistance is not provided. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1–3 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, public company accounting, or a related environment.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, OneNote, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Strong documentation, research, reconciliation, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to proactively identify issues and drive resolutions.
• Integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Flexibility and commitment to support critical close and reporting deadlines.
• Must reside within commuting distance of the Phoenix, Arizona corporate office; relocation assistance is not provided.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with inventory accounting and reporting in a retail environment.
• Supply chain accounting knowledge.
• Experience with JDA, Workday Adaptive Planning, and FloQast.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and account analyses with appropriate supporting documentation and internal control evidence for assigned areas, including inventory, sales, cost of goods sold, scrap, and reserves.
• Participate in month-end and period-end close activities and complete assigned responsibilities accurately and on time.
• Prepare schedules, reports, and analyses supporting inventory valuation and financial reporting requirements.
• Perform account variance analyses to identify trends, explain fluctuations, and ensure financial accuracy.
• Research and resolve inventory-related accounting issues, including inventory shrink, margin variances, and transactional discrepancies.
• Investigate differences between book and physical inventory counts and partner with field operations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support inventory accounting processes and reporting for retail, distribution, and e-commerce operations.
• Maintain compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements.
• Assist with developing, documenting, and enhancing internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Support internal and external audit requests by preparing required documentation and analyses.
• Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance accounting operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional business partners to understand operational activities and their impact on financial reporting.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses, reports, and presentations to support management decision-making.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision plan options.
• Health savings account for team members enrolled in the high deductible health plan option.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Earned Wage access, allowing early access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Product discounts at Leslie’s retail stores.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level