Sr Inventory Accountant
About The Position
We're hiring a highly experienced and technically proficient Senior Accountant to manage complex accounting functions across Inventory, Transportation, and Accounts Payable. This role is ideal for professionals who excel in fast-paced environments and are eager to drive strategic impact. It plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy and operational efficiency, with a strong focus on compliance, process improvement, and technical accounting expertise across multiple domains.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, and financial controls
- Experience with large ERP systems and complex financial analysis
- Ability to work well under pressure while consistently meeting time-sensitive deadlines
- Advanced knowledge of regulatory and financial reporting requirements (US GAAP, SOX, etc.)
- Demonstrated expertise in advanced accounting principles and practices
- Ability to publish financial results and present findings clearly to leadership
- Demonstrates advanced technical proficiency in ERP systems and Excel, including Power Query, Alteryx, macros, and complex formulas, to streamline financial processes and support data-driven decision-making
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to lead projects
- Strategic thinking with a continuous improvement mindset
- Experience with automation tools and process optimization
- Skilled in leading cross-functional meetings and driving alignment
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience leading audits and documenting procedures
- Regular attendance required
- Availability outside of normal business hours as needed
- Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
- Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or CPA license (strongly preferred)
- Retail inventory accounting experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting policies, procedures, and compliance standards, including SOX requirements
- Own and lead complex financial processes such as month-end and year-end close, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement
- Lead analytical reviews of financial statements and operational metrics to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement-translating data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and operational metrics, identifying trends, anomalies, and actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Own end-to-end accountability for process enhancements and automation initiatives, proactively resolving issues and anticipating risks to optimize workflows
- Oversee special projects and strategic initiatives
- Lead cross-functional meetings by serving as a key liaison with auditors and business partners to align financial processes and ensure transparency
- Uphold confidentiality and integrity of financial reporting
- Responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and may evolve over time to meet departmental needs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
