Senior Inventory Accountant & Process Leader

Academy Sports and Outdoors; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Senior Inventory Accounting leader to own complex accounting activities and ensure timely financial reporting under US GAAP and SOX. You will drive month-end close, prepare financial statements, and lead cross-functional efforts to improve processes and analytics.

You will collaborate with Inventory Accounting, General Accounting, Finance, and Operations, applying advanced Excel and ERP capabilities to enhance data quality and reporting accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Master’s degree or CPA license preferred.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and SOX.
• Experience with large ERP systems and complex financial analysis.
• Retail inventory accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Proven ability to lead projects and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements.
• Perform advanced analytical reviews to identify trends and risks.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support audits.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial Metrics

Process Improvement

Research

Policy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree or CPA license

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Academy Sports + Outdoors is seeking a Senior Inventory Accounting leader to own complex accounting activities and ensure timely financial reporting under US GAAP and SOX. You will drive month-end close, prepare financial statements, and lead cross-functional efforts to improve processes and analytics.

You will collaborate with Inventory Accounting, General Accounting, Finance, and Operations, applying advanced Excel and ERP capabilities to enhance data quality and reporting accuracy.