Sr Inventory Accountant

Robert Half • Coppell, TX • 5h ago

Description

We are looking for an experienced Sr Inventory Accountant to support a retail organization in Coppell, Texas. This 4 month Contract position will oversee inventory-related accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting in a high-volume environment. The role requires a strong command of inventory valuation, profitability analysis, and close-cycle support, along with the ability to work effectively across finance, operations, merchandising, and supply chain teams.

Responsibilities:

Lead accounting activities tied to merchandise inventory, including valuation reviews, reserve calculations, balance adjustments, and account reconciliations.

Evaluate product costs, gross margin performance, and profitability trends across categories to support informed financial decision-making.

Investigate inventory variances and shrink patterns, then coordinate with operational partners to identify root causes and improve accuracy.

Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close by preparing inventory-related entries, analyses, and supporting schedules.

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to strengthen inventory reporting processes and maintain effective internal controls.

Monitor inventory movements and transaction activity within large-scale operations to ensure financial records remain complete and accurate.

Prepare reporting and analysis that helps leadership assess inventory performance, cost drivers, and areas of financial risk.

Requirements - 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with substantial focus on inventory and cost accounting.

Strong knowledge of inventory valuation methods, cost analysis, margin reporting, shrink review, and inventory control practices.

Background supporting high-volume inventory environments within retail, distribution, manufacturing, or consumer products organizations.

Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience using enterprise systems in complex accounting settings.

Proven ability to analyze large data sets, resolve discrepancies, and communicate findings clearly to business partners.

Certification such as CPA, CMA, or a similar credential is preferred.

Hands-on experience with annual inventory processes, physical counts, and inventory reconciliation activities.

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