Senior Inventory Accountant - COGS & GAAP (Onsite)

Hot Topic; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Employee discounts

PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Hot Topic HQ in City of Industry, CA is seeking a Senior Inventory Accountant to ensure accurate inventory valuation, COGS, and stock-ledger integrity in a fast-paced retail setting.

You will collaborate with merchandising, logistics, IT and finance; onsite three days a week. Requires GAAP knowledge, Oracle Fusion, strong Excel skills, and data-driven problem solving to support audit readiness and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of inventory or cost accounting experience (retail or wholesale preferred).
• Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• ERP/accounting systems experience, Oracle Fusion preferred.
• Stock ledger reconciliation to GL; Oracle Retail experience a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills; large data set handling; AI a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end journal entries for freight, allowances, reserves, accruals, reclasses and amortizations per GAAP.
• Prepare month-end account reconciliations.
• Provide inventory and COGS variance analyses and trend reviews.
• Research and resolve stock ledger discrepancies with IT, warehouse, and system owners.
• Perform quarterly audits of e-comm orders in local stores.
• Assist in reconciliation and reporting of semi-annual physical inventory across stores, DCs and online.
• Collaborate with internal/external auditors for audit results and compliance.
• Continuously improve inventory accounting processes for speed and accuracy.
• Support inventory team during peak periods.
• Perform ad hoc analyses and reporting as needed.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Oracle Retail Management

Job description

Hot Topic HQ in City of Industry, CA is seeking a Senior Inventory Accountant to ensure accurate inventory valuation, COGS, and stock-ledger integrity in a fast-paced retail setting.

You will collaborate with merchandising, logistics, IT and finance; onsite three days a week. Requires GAAP knowledge, Oracle Fusion, strong Excel skills, and data-driven problem solving to support audit readiness and process improvement.