Senior Accountant, Inventory

Overview

The Senior Accountant supports the financial close processes and ensures every detail aligns with GAAP standards. The role balances general ledger activities with maintaining the accuracy of inventory accounting. Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance, the accountant will drive improvements in financial processes and support enhancements of the new ERP system, Microsoft D365.

• Contribute to the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations
• Review expenses and overhead allocations by cost center for accuracy and identify key trends or variances
• Ensure assigned balance sheet accounts are properly calculated, supported, and reconciled using the Blackline tool
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for the annual external audit and bank audit
• Support the continuous improvement of the ERP system, including general ledger and inventory modules
• Continuously scale and improve current processes and policies to meet the needs of a high-growth organization

• Maintain and reconcile all inventory-related accounts, including in-transit inventory and goods on hand across multiple warehouse locations
• Validate the accuracy of product costs by reviewing landed cost components (freight, duties, tariffs, handling, and storage fees)
• Partner with Supply Chain and Operations teams to monitor inventory movements, returns, and adjustments in the ERP system
• Record and analyze inventory adjustments and purchase price variances, as part of the monthly close process
• Support periodic cycle counts and annual physical inventory processes, including reconciliation and documentation of results
• Monitor landed cost automation within the ERP system to ensure accurate and consistent application across products

• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
• Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
  • Be open and honest
  • Reach for excellence
  • Act with responsibility
  • Value the whole person
  • Enjoy the journey

• 5+ years of progressive general ledger accounting experience
• Proven experience with inventory or cost accounting in a wholesale/distribution environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA license or path to CPA preferred
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and cost flow principles (FIFO, weighted average, etc.)
• Technical and international accounting experience preferred
• Experience working with ERP systems (Sage, Net Suite, Oracle, or similar) and inventory sub-ledgers
• Intermediate-level Excel skills, including pivot tables, complex formulas, and data reconciliation tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with competing priorities
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement

Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.