Senior Inventory Accountant

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Leslie’s Pool Supplies is the “World’s Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies.” With over 1,000 retail stores in 39 states plus Pro, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie’s. With over 60 years of providing the best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our team members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie’s.  

Job Overview:  

The Senior Inventory Accountant is responsible for the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting and analysis necessary to ensure the accuracy and completeness of cost of sales, gross margin & inventory accounts.

The Senior Inventory Accountant will be involved in administering effective and efficient inventory accounting processes and controls, analyzing events and making recommendations for entries/accounting treatment while ensuring accuracy and efficiency. This role requires collaboration and partnership with a wide variety of teams across the business and meeting both recurring and ad hoc requests from customers, internal/external audit and supporting special projects as needed. The position is based at Leslie’s corporate office in Phoenix, Arizona with a hybrid schedule, in office Tuesday through Thursday and work-from-home on Monday and Friday.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage transactions associated with inventory processes.
• Understands and documents how key inventory transactions flow through systems. Makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Prepare period-end entries, account reconciliations, and account analyses for assigned areas including inventory, sales, cost of goods sold, scrap, and reserves, vendor rebate, with appropriate internal control documentation.
• Research variances between book and physical inventory values and/or differences between actual results and plan/forecast
• Responsible for preparing schedules and analyses that support inventory valuations.
• Perform detailed variance analysis on assigned accounts to understand changes and ensure accuracy.
• Plays a key role in documenting inventory accounting policies and practices
• Facilitate period-end close by ensuring accurate and timely completion of the Inventory Accounting Department’s responsibilities and implementing strategies to reduce the close timeline.
• Create ad-hoc reports and analyses as required.
• Evaluate, develop, implement, and monitor accounting and operational policies and procedures to improve accuracy and timeliness, reduce risk, and strengthen compliance, with a focus on minimizing manual, Excel-based activities.
• Recommend, support, and implement improvements to the company’s accounting processes, policies, and procedures.
• Play a hands-on role in daily inventory accounting operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain efficient processes and policies.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures with a focus on internal controls and assist in improving control activities.
• Maintain ownership of key controls related to corporate accounts and processes, update SOX narratives as needed, and perform all assigned controls to ensure a strong control environment over assigned processes.
• Provide internal and external auditors with requested documentation on a timely basis.
• Work with internal clients to understand the business activities and their effect on the company’s accounting.
• Support other projects as requested by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA designation preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in public accounting (performing external audits of SEC registrants) and/or public company accounting function.
• Experience with inventory accounting and reporting concepts in a retail environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and SOX required.
• Intermediate to advanced competency in Excel
• Experience with ERP software and tools; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365, PowerBI, Workday Adaptive, and FloQast is a plus.
• Excellent documentation, research, and resolution skills, with strong data analysis capabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, problem-solving, and presentation abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with key business partners.
• High ethical standards with the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to maintain composure under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proactive problem-solving approach, with the ability to seek out and resolve issues effectively.

Leslie's provides a robust benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options
• Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option)
• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Paid sick and bereavement leave
• 10 paid holidays, including a floating personal day
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Free onsite health clinic
• Hybrid work schedule
• Product discounts at Leslie’s Retail stores

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.