Sr Accountant - Merchandise Accounting

Tailored Brands•Houston, TX

2d•$90,000 - $123,700•Remote

About The Position

Tailored Brands is a leading specialty retailer of menswear, including suits, formalwear, sportswear, and a broad selection of business casual offerings. Our brands include Men's Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores and K&G Fashion Superstore, which offers merchandise for the entire family. We help people love the way they look and feel for their most important moments by delivering personalized products and services through our convenient network of stores and e-commerce sites. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Accountant, Merchandise Accounting, to join our Corporate Accounting team. The Senior Accountant will report to the Director, Merchandise Accounting. This is a remote position. The Senior Accountant, Merchandise Accounting, supports full-cycle and operational accounting as it relates to retail inventory. Responsibilities include variance and reserve analysis, supporting the three-way matching process, and inventory reconciliations to ensure accuracy and integrity. This role contributes to month-end close, financial reporting, and inventory analytics, and supports audit preparation, budgeting, and forecasting through cross-functional partnership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; CPA license required.
5+ years of accounting or relevant experience.
Working knowledge of an ERP system required, preferably PeopleSoft.
Experience with analysis and reconciliation of complex accounts.
Aptitude and willingness to learn new software applications.
Thorough understanding of accounting rules under US GAAP, with particular emphasis on ASC 330, and knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements.
Ability to perform effectively under pressure, meeting deadlines in a timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to adhere to standard operating procedures, metrics, and regulatory compliance.
Skilled in developing relationships across the Company to accomplish work goals, and ability to listen and share ideas amongst coworkers.
Highly motivated professional with strong initiative and work ethic.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Big 4 or national firm public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support month-end close, including account reconciliations and inventory-related journal entries.
Review and analyze accruals on a monthly and quarterly basis.
Support the three-way matching process of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
Manage inventory in-transit balances and prepare related accruals.
Analyze inventory aging, cost variances, and operational discrepancies to provide actionable insights.
Maintain and improve inventory data accuracy across systems (e.g., PLM, Blackline, Stock Ledger).
Identify and execute process improvements, including workflow optimization and automation opportunities.
Document and maintain processes and controls in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
Partner cross-functionally with sourcing, logistics, and warehouse teams to ensure accurate transaction flow and data integrity.
Contribute to KPIs, reporting, and ad hoc analyses to support inventory management and business performance.
Provide guidance on inventory accounting to ensure alignment with US GAAP and company policies.
Review and resolve errors or inconsistencies in financial data, reports, and transactions.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Assist internal teams in understanding financial results and responding to accounting-related inquiries.
Participate in quarterly and year-end audits and support internal audit and controls compliance efforts.