Senior Staff Accountant

Four Hands•Austin, TX

13h

About The Position

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins. The Senior Staff Accountant plays a critical role in overseeing financial close processes and ensuring accurate, GAAP-compliant reporting across the general ledger and inventory accounts. In this split-role position, you will independently manage complex accounting activities while partnering closely with the Senior Inventory Accountant to ensure accurate inventory valuation across warehouses and distribution channels. This role works cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and support continued optimization of our ERP system, Microsoft D365. With a strong focus on inventory costing, financial accuracy, and scalable processes, the Senior Staff Accountant is a key contributor to our continued growth.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive general ledger accounting experience, with strong exposure to inventory or cost accounting in a wholesale or distribution environment
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred or actively pursuing
Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and inventory cost flow methods (FIFO, weighted average)
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (D365, Sage, NetSuite, Oracle, or similar), including inventory subledgers
Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, reconciliations, and data analysis
Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities
Strong analytical mindset with a focus on accuracy, process improvement, and scalability
Collaborative partner with excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement and team success

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
Analyze expenses and overhead allocations by cost center, identify trends and variances, and provide insights to Finance leadership
Serve as a lead Concur Administrator, overseeing expense audits, policy compliance, and cardholder support
Own assigned balance sheet accounts, ensuring accuracy, proper support, and timely reconciliation using Blackline
Prepare and review supporting schedules and documentation for external audits and bank audits
Drive continuous improvement of ERP processes related to the general ledger and inventory modules
Scale and enhance accounting processes, policies, and controls to support a high-growth organization
Develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in compliance with GAAP
Perform detailed variance and trend analyses to identify risks, inefficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities
Support and lead automation initiatives and system enhancements to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy
Oversee the reconciliation of inventory-related accounts, including in-transit inventory and on-hand balances across multiple warehouse locations
Review and validate landed costs, including freight, duties, tariffs, handling, and storage fees, ensuring accurate product costing
Partner closely with Supply Chain and Operations to monitor inventory movements, returns, and adjustments within the ERP system
Analyze and record inventory adjustments and purchase price variances as part of the close process
Lead and support cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes, including reconciliation and root-cause analysis of variances
Monitor and optimize landed cost automation to ensure consistent and accurate application across product lines
Prepare and analyze inventory reporting to identify trends, discrepancies, and process improvement opportunities
Ensure inventory valuation aligns with GAAP and company accounting policies
Act as a key inventory subject-matter expert during internal and external audits, providing documentation, analysis, and explanations
Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
Be open and honest
Reach for excellence
Act with responsibility
Value the whole person
Enjoy the journey