Senior Accountant

Jobtailor; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Plano, TX is seeking a senior Inventory Accountant to lead accounting for inventory, cost of sales, and related internal controls. You will ensure GAAP compliance, prepare reports, and support audits.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 5+ years in inventory-focused roles, experience with NetSuite or Mi9, advanced Excel skills, and CPA or CPA track preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, focused on inventory and sales tax compliance.
• Experience in multi-unit retail environments ($100M+ revenue preferred).
• Proficiency in NetSuite or similar ERP systems; Mi9 experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and sales tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead inventory accounting processes, ensuring GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Prepare and analyze inventory reports, identifying trends and variances.
• Perform accrual-based P&L reconciliations and monthly fluctuation analyses.
• Collaborate with operations and finance teams to align cost accounting and inventory valuation.
• Manage sales tax filings and ensure compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Reconcile sales tax accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Support monthly and annual close processes with timely reporting.
• Provide documentation for audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Inventory accounting

GAAP compliance

Sales tax compliance

Data analysis

Accrual-based P&L reconciliation

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Mi9

Excel

Job description

• Lead inventory accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls
• Prepare and analyze inventory reports, identifying trends and variances
• Perform accrual-based P&L reconciliations and monthly fluctuation analyses
• Collaborate with operations and finance teams to align cost accounting and inventory valuation practices
• Manage sales tax filings and ensure compliance with state and local tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions
• Reconcile sales tax accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Support monthly and annual close processes with timely and accurate reporting
• Provide documentation for internal and external audits
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
• Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures
• Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on inventory, retail operations, and sales tax compliance
• Experience in multi-unit retail environments ($100M+ revenue preferred)
• Proficiency in NetSuite or similar ERP systems; Mi9 experience is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and sales tax regulations
• High integrity, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills
• CPA or CPA track preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in inventory accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls, while effectively managing sales tax compliance and reporting. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems like NetSuite and advanced Excel for data analysis and financial reporting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Inventory Accounting
• GAAP Compliance
• Sales Tax Compliance
• NetSuite ERP Proficiency
• Advanced Excel Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Accrual-Based P&L Reconciliation
• Financial Reporting
• Cost Accounting
• Inventory Valuation
• Data Analysis

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Excellent Communication
• High Integrity

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA
• CPA Track

Industry Keywords

• Internal Controls
• Sales Tax Regulations
• Multi-Unit Retail
• Inventory Reports
• Process Improvements

Tools & Technologies

• NetSuite
• Mi9
• Excel