Sr Inventory Accountant

Academy Sports + Outdoors•Katy, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Academy Sports + Outdoors, the Sr Inventory Accountant will serve as a senior process leader within inventory accounting. This role involves owning complex accounting activities and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. The position includes leading month-end and year-end close processes, preparing and reviewing financial statements, and performing advanced analytical reviews to identify trends, anomalies, and risks impacting inventory balances. The role drives continuous improvement through process enhancements and automation initiatives, applying advanced Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Excel capabilities to streamline workflows and improve data quality. The Sr Inventory Accountant will lead cross-functional efforts, support audits, and translate financial data into clear, actionable insights that inform business decisions. While direct people management is not part of this role, influence, expertise, and project leadership will shape inventory accounting processes at scale. This role requires collaboration with partners across Inventory Accounting, General Accounting, Finance, and Operations to align on inventory-related financial activity and reporting. The individual will act as a key liaison with auditors and business stakeholders, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and compliance. Collaboration with system and data partners for enhancements, automation, and reporting improvements is also expected. Success depends on strong communication, credibility, and the ability to drive alignment and outcomes through influence and technical leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
5+ years of progressive accounting experience
Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and financial controls
Experience with large Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and complex financial analysis
Advanced Excel and data analysis skills, including complex formulas and automation tools
Proven ability to lead projects and drive process improvements
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
A team-first attitude
Ability to work well under pressure while meeting time-sensitive deadlines
Regular in-office attendance is required
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or CPA license strongly preferred
Retail inventory accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior process leader within inventory accounting, owning complex accounting activities.
Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
Prepare and review financial statements.
Perform advanced analytical reviews to identify trends, anomalies, and risks impacting inventory balances.
Drive continuous improvement through process enhancements and automation initiatives.
Apply advanced Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Excel capabilities to streamline workflows and improve data quality.
Lead cross-functional efforts.
Support audits.
Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights that inform business decisions.
Collaborate with partners across Inventory Accounting, General Accounting, Finance, and Operations to align on inventory-related financial activity and reporting.
Serve as a key liaison with auditors and business stakeholders, ensuring transparency, accuracy, and compliance.
Collaborate with system and data partners to support enhancements, automation, and reporting improvements.