Inventory Accountant I (Hybrid) — Growth & Benefits

Sally Beauty Holdings, Inc.; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick days

Job summary

Sally Beauty Holdings is seeking an Inventory Accountant I for its Hybrid role based at the Legacy West Support Center in Plano, Texas. This position supports accounting and financial reporting for company inventory across retail, distribution, and corporate operations, ensuring accurate transactions and reconciliations while aiding month-end close and inventory valuations.

Collaborating with Operations, Supply Chain, Distribution Centers, and Finance, you will help maintain inventory balances,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in inventory, cost accounting, retail, distribution, or supply chain environments.
• Experience supporting month-end close and general ledger reconciliations.
• Understanding of inventory accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control requirements preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as Lawson, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze inventory-related journal entries and general ledger transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to inventory accounting.
• Review inventory adjustments, transfers, reserves, write-offs, and other inventory transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Analyze inventory trends and provide reporting to support business decision-making.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Distribution Centers, Merchandising, and Operations teams to resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and cycle count reconciliation processes.
• Support internal and external audits by providing inventory-related documentation and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and company accounting policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Support special projects and other accounting duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Lawson

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Sally Beauty Holdings is seeking an Inventory Accountant I for its Hybrid role based at the Legacy West Support Center in Plano, Texas. This position supports accounting and financial reporting for company inventory across retail, distribution, and corporate operations, ensuring accurate transactions and reconciliations while aiding month-end close and inventory valuations.

Collaborating with Operations, Supply Chain, Distribution Centers, and Finance, you will help maintain inventory balances,