Senior Inventory Accountant (Hybrid | Austin, TX Area)
Base Salary: $90,000–$120,000

A client of ours in the consumer products / high-growth global brand space is seeking a Senior Inventory Accountant to join their accounting team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working close to the business, partnering with supply chain and operations, and owning inventory accounting in a complex, high‑volume environment.

The position follows a hybrid model (2 days onsite, 3 remote), with an office located near downtown Austin, and offers strong exposure to operations, systems, and process improvement as the company continues to scale.

What You’ll Do

Inventory Accounting & Reconciliations

• Own inventory accounting across multiple channels, including owned inventory, consignment, and drop‑ship models

• Manage inventory movement and flow analysis, identifying and resolving discrepancies

• Perform physical‑to‑GL reconciliations and ensure inventory balances are accurate and complete

• Support inventory valuation, reserves, and related analysis in a high‑volume environment

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review inventory‑related journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations

• Support the month‑end close ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clean tie‑outs

• Perform variance and flux analysis to explain inventory and cost drivers

• Maintain strong controls and documentation around inventory accounts

Systems & Process Improvement

• Work extensively in NetSuite, supporting ongoing efforts to automate and improve inventory accounting processes

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen internal controls

• Partner with accounting leadership as systems and processes scale with the business

Cross‑Functional Partnership

• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain and Operations to understand inventory flows and improve data accuracy

• Serve as a key accounting partner to operational teams

• Support audit requests related to inventory and cost accounting

What We’re Looking For

Required

• 4+ years of accounting experience (public accounting or industry)

• Strong inventory accounting experience in a high‑volume environment

• Hands‑on experience with:

  • Inventory reconciliations (physical to GL)

  • Inventory movement and flow analysis

  • Multi‑subsidiary environments

• NetSuite experience (critical for success in this role)

• Solid understanding of:

  • Drop‑shipping models

  • Owned vs. consignment inventory

  • Basic cost accounting concepts

  • Foundational ASC 606 concepts

• Advanced Excel skills

• Exceptional attention to detail with strong reconciliation skills

Preferred

• Background in CPG, consumer products, or other high‑volume environments

• Exposure to multi‑currency accounting

• Strong experience partnering cross‑functionally with supply chain or operations teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA a plus)

Work Environment & Flexibility

• Hybrid schedule: 2 days onsite / 3 days remote

• Office located near downtown Austin

• Approximately 10 weeks per year with increased onsite presence to support leadership needs

• February audit period: fully onsite

• Standard work hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Why This Role

• High visibility inventory ownership in a complex, global environment

• Strong partnership with operations and supply chain

• Opportunity to help modernize and automate inventory accounting processes

• Stable schedule with meaningful hybrid flexibility

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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