Inventory Accounting Specialist — Data-Driven Finance

T E C Industrial Inc; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Employee discount

Job summary

Lids Sports Group, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a Staff Accountant to maintain accuracy in financial records and support monthly close processes. You will analyze and reconcile transactions and collaborate with Supply Chain, AR, Corporate Programs, and Treasury teams to ensure reliable reporting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in accounting and a strong command of Excel, GAAP, and ERP systems, with a detail-oriented and collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in accounting, finance, financial analysis, or related business functions.
• Bachelor's level degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 1-2 years of experience supporting accounts receivable, accounts payable and retail inventory movement.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to organize, analyze, and interpret large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, analysis, and reconciliation of monthly financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Accounts Receivable, Corporate Programs, and Treasury teams to gather, validate, and record financial information critical to the month-end close process.
• Maintain and monitor inventory transactions that occur in the normal course of business.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and inventory accounting procedures involving SOX.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports on key business and financial performance metrics, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze financial and operational data to provide actionable insights and support business decision-making.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships and communicate effectively with employees and business partners at all levels of the organization.
• Support process improvement initiatives by identifying efficiencies and recommending enhancements to accounting and reporting procedures.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Accounting

Excel

GAAP

Financial analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

D365 F&O modules (AR, AP, GL, Inventory Management)

Job description

Lids Sports Group, headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, seeks a Staff Accountant to maintain accuracy in financial records and support monthly close processes. You will analyze and reconcile transactions and collaborate with Supply Chain, AR, Corporate Programs, and Treasury teams to ensure reliable reporting.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in accounting and a strong command of Excel, GAAP, and ERP systems, with a detail-oriented and collaborative mindset.