Inventory Accounting Manager

Covenant HR; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant HR LLC is seeking an Revenue, Margin & Inventory Accounting Manager to lead Revenue Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Sales Audit in a remote USA setting. The role focuses on accurate revenue recognition, gross margin analysis, and inventory valuation while guiding multiple accounting teams.

You will drive process improvements, automate manual tasks, and work with IT and FP&A to enhance reporting as the business scales. Strong leadership and ERP expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience with revenue recognition, gross margin analysis, inventory accounting, sales auditing, and complex reconciliations.
• 3+ years leading accounting teams, mentoring and developing staff.
• Strong understanding of SBT/DSD/consignment inventory models and their impact on financial reporting.
• Proficient with ERP systems, high-volume transactions, POS/inventory platforms; NetSuite/Tableau/Excel preferred.
• Familiarity with AI-enabled tools such as Copilot or Claude is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Revenue Accounting, Sales Audit, and Inventory Accounting teams with accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee revenue recognition, gross margin accounting, inventory valuation, and complex reconciliations.
• Manage month-end close, review journal entries, investigate variances and report results.
• Review reserves and accruals; partner with FP&A on methodologies.
• Oversee warehouse inventory, consignment, SBT, and virtual inventory programs.
• Analyze high-volume transaction flows from POS and inventory systems to ensure data integrity.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and scalable accounting practices for growth.
• Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams to resolve system issues and improve reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls and implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Finance, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, and external partners on complex issues.

Skills

Revenue accounting

Accounting leadership

Inventory models

ERP systems & transaction flows

Process improvement & change mgmt

Tools

NetSuite

Tableau

Excel

Job description

Company

- Our client is an established retail services organization specializing in merchandising, inventory management, and supply chain solutions. Operating in a dynamic, high-volume environment, the company is experiencing significant growth and offers an exciting opportunity to drive operational improvements, develop teams, and help scale its financial operations.

Job Title

- Revenue, Margin & Inventory Accounting Manager

Location

- Remote in the USA

Role Type

- Direct Hire

Must Have Skills

• Revenue, Margin & Inventory Accounting: 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience with strong hands-on expertise in revenue recognition, gross margin analysis, inventory accounting, sales auditing, and complex financial reconciliations.
• Accounting Leadership: 3+ years of experience managing, mentoring, and developing accounting teams, with the ability to oversee multiple accounting functions and maintain accountability.
• Complex Inventory Models: Strong understanding of Scan-Based Trading (SBT), Direct Store Delivery (DSD), consignment, virtual inventory, and how different inventory ownership models impact financial reporting. SBT or similar experience strongly preferred.
• ERP Systems & Transaction Flows: Strong ERP proficiency and experience working with high-volume financial transactions, POS systems, inventory platforms, and integrated accounting systems. NetSuite, Tableau, and advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Process Improvement & Change Management: Proven ability to streamline accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, automate manual processes, and support organizational growth. Familiarity with AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot or Claude is a plus.

Responsibilities and Job Details

• Lead and develop the Revenue Accounting, Sales Audit, and Inventory Accounting teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee revenue recognition, gross margin accounting, inventory valuation, sales auditing, and complex financial reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage month-end close activities, review journal entries, investigate variances, and ensure timely and accurate financial results.
• Review and approve inventory reserves, sales return reserves, shrink reserves, and revenue-related accruals, partnering with FP&A on methodologies and assumptions.
• Oversee accounting activities across warehouse inventory, consignment, Scan-Based Trading (SBT), and virtual inventory programs.
• Analyze high-volume transaction flows from point-of-sale and customer systems through inventory platforms and the general ledger, identifying discrepancies and ensuring data integrity.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and scalable accounting practices to support significant business expansion and increasing transaction volumes.
• Partner with IT and cross-functional stakeholders to resolve system issues, improve financial data accuracy, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Strengthen internal controls, investigate root causes of accounting discrepancies, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Customer Service, and external partners to address complex accounting and operational challenges.
• Leverage ERP systems, reporting tools, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency, visibility, and financial decision-making.
• Bring a hands-on leadership approach, balancing technical accounting expertise with team development and strategic operational improvements.