Sr Inventory Accounting Analyst

Sally Beauty Holdings • Denton, TX

116d • Hybrid

About The Position

Oversee the analysis of inventory transactions and adjustments, ensuring accuracy and consistency across systems and processes. Lead cross-functional efforts to investigate and resolve inventory-related issues, performing root cause analysis and driving remediation across multiple platforms. Provide inventory system configuration and transaction mapping support. Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate inventory-related system changes. Provide dashboards, documentation, walkthroughs, and issue resolution. Contribute to special projects and respond to management requests, offering analytical insight and operational support as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an accounting, finance, or audit environment, or 3 years of relevant experience within the Company.
• Understanding of inventory accounting and inventory transaction impacts to the general ledger preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of SQL for large data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, up to 5%.

Responsibilities

• Continuously track, analyze, and evaluate inventory transactions and adjustments to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance across systems.
• Detect unusual or unexpected inventory adjustments, escalate concerns appropriately, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Propose and implement corrective actions, ensuring issues are thoroughly documented and resolved in a timely manner.
• Conduct root cause investigations using system data and centralized databases, identifying process gaps and driving sustainable solutions.
• Work closely with IT and other departments to resolve system discrepancies and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Set up new inventory system transaction codes and mapping of transactions.
• Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to validate inventory-related system changes, ensuring alignment with business requirements.
• Maintain and enhance inventory dashboards to provide visibility and drive accountability.
• Prepare and generate recurring and ad hoc reports, including the development of new reporting tools to meet evolving business needs.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all assigned responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree