Inventory Accounting Manager

About the role

The Accounting Manager is responsible for inventory accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of inventory financial results, and providing meaningful analysis to support business decisions.

This is a Contract position based out of Irving, TX. The role is hybrid (Irving, TX). Anticipated application close date: Oct 20, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large data sets to identify trends, anomalies, financial risks, and opportunities.
• Support inventory accounting processes utilizing the Retail Method of Accounting, including analysis of cost complements, markups, markdowns, shrink, and inventory valuation.
• Investigate accounting and system discrepancies, perform root-cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ensure inventory balances and transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger and supporting inventory systems.
• Partner with Merchandising, Operations, Technology, and other accounting teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Lead process improvements, automation, system enhancements, and transformation initiatives.
• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting documentation, and audit readiness.
• Proactively identify issues and drive solutions with minimal direction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience with the Retail Method of Accounting (RMA) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.

Skills

• Highly analytical and solution‑oriented.
• Ability to independently identify issues, perform root‑cause analysis, and develop scalable solutions.
• Leadership in driving process improvements, automation, system enhancements, and transformation initiatives.
• Expertise in maintaining internal controls, accounting documentation, and audit readiness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00 per hour. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.