Inventory Accounting Manager — Lead & Optimize Retail Ops

J.Jill; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligible

401(k) retirement plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD

Paid time off

Associate discounts

Job summary

J.Jill is seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee inventory accounting across retail stores, e-commerce, and distribution networks. The role reports to the Assistant Controller and balances hands-on accounting with operational oversight, supervising the staff and driving process improvements.

Location options include Quincy, MA or Tilton, NH. Responsibilities include month-end close, reserves, reconcilia tions, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including inventory or cost accounting.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience supervising and developing accounting staff, including reviewing work and managing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory accounting activities, including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations, inventory valuation, and related financial reporting.
• Own the preparation, analysis, and ongoing assessment of customer return reserves for retail and direct-to-consumer channels, plus inventory reserves including markdowns and shrink.
• Monitor inventory transactions and reconciliations across systems, investigate discrepancies and resolve promptly.
• Oversee inventory control activities, including annual physical counts, DC cycle counts, transfers, and adjustments.
• Analyze inventory trends, shrinkage, costing variances, and other metrics to identify risks and opportunities.

Skills

Inventory accounting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory management systems

Job description

J.Jill is seeking an Inventory Manager to oversee inventory accounting across retail stores, e-commerce, and distribution networks. The role reports to the Assistant Controller and balances hands-on accounting with operational oversight, supervising the staff and driving process improvements.

Location options include Quincy, MA or Tilton, NH. Responsibilities include month-end close, reserves, reconcilia tions, and internal controls.