Accountant, Retail, Inventory Accounting

Responsibilities

• Review daily inventory and gross margin reporting for an assigned region and identify unusual results that require follow-up.
• Partner with branch managers and local teams to improve the accuracy of inventory activity and financial reporting.
• Investigate transactions that create inconsistent margin performance or unexpected inventory balances, and support resolution with finance partners.
• Prepare and maintain monthly control reporting to help ensure compliance with inventory-related internal control requirements.
• Evaluate inventory adjustment requests submitted by branches and confirm that entries are reasonable, supported, and properly recorded.
• Support consignment inventory processes and collaborate with division teams on related accounting questions.
• Participate in annual physical inventory activities, including count support, reconciliation of results, and resolution of variances.
• Complete core accounting work such as journal entries, account reconciliations, and transactional reviews tied to inventory operations.
• Contribute to ad hoc analysis, special projects, and other assignments requested by accounting leadership.
• Travel on a limited basis to attend regional or divisional meetings, visit branch locations, or assist with inventory count activities.

Requirements

• Experience in accounting, finance, or inventory accounting, preferably within a retail or operations-focused environment.
• Strong working knowledge of account reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets and reporting tools.
• Ability to research issues thoroughly, apply sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with internal controls and review procedures related to inventory transactions and adjustments.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work across branches, operations teams, and finance leadership.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP R/3 or similar accounting platforms is preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for meetings, branch support, and physical inventory counts.