Staff Accountant – General Ledger & Inventory Accounting

Four Hands•Austin, TX

57d

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 Staff Accountant supports the financial close processes and ensures every detail aligns with GAAP standards. In this split-role position, you’ll balance your time between general ledger activities and supporting the Senior Inventory Accountant to maintain the accuracy of our inventory accounting. Working closely with teams across Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance, you’ll drive improvements in financial processes and support the continued enhancements of our new ERP system, Microsoft D365. With a focus on maintaining inventory cost changes and ensuring accurate valuation of goods across warehouses and distribution channels, the Staff Accountant will play a pivotal role in our growth journey.

Requirements

4+ years of progressive general ledger accounting experience, including exposure to inventory or cost accounting in a wholesale/distribution environment
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA license or path to CPA preferred
Strong understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and cost flow principles (FIFO, weighted average, etc.)
Experience working with ERP systems (Sage, NetSuite, Oracle, or similar) and inventory subledgers
Intermediate-level Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data reconciliation tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with competing priorities
Collaborative team player with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills and a proactive mindset
Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Contribute to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations
Review expenses and overhead allocations by cost center for accuracy and identify key trends or variances
Be a lead Concur Administrator for our company’s expense reporting tool, helping to audit monthly expense reports and assist cardholder needs
Ensure assigned balance sheet accounts are properly calculated, supported, and reconciled using the Blackline tool
Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for the annual external audit and bank audit
Support the continuous improvement of the ERP system, including general ledger and inventory modules
Continuously scale and improve current processes and policies to meet the needs of a high-growth organization
Assist in developing and documenting accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure consistency and compliance with GAAP
Perform variance analyses on key accounts to identify issues, trends, or opportunities for cost savings
Support process automation and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting
Assist in maintaining and reconciling all inventory-related accounts, including in-transit inventory and goods on hand across multiple warehouse locations
Validate the accuracy of product costs by reviewing landed cost components (freight, duties, tariffs, handling, and storage fees)
Partner with Supply Chain and Operations teams to monitor inventory movements, returns, and adjustments in the ERP system
Record and analyze inventory adjustments and purchase price variances, as part of the monthly close process
Support periodic cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes, including reconciliation and documentation of results
Monitor landed cost automation within the ERP system to ensure accurate and consistent application across products
Prepare and analyze inventory-related reports to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement
Collaborate with the Finance team to ensure accurate inventory valuation and compliance with GAAP
Support internal and external audits by providing inventory documentation, analysis, and explanations as requested
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