Inventory Accountant

Inventory Accountant

We are looking for an Inventory Accountant to support inventory accuracy, financial integrity, and operational control activities in Dallas, Texas. This long-term contract position is ideal for an accounting specialist with strong attention to detail who can bridge inventory processes with reconciliation, reporting, and cross-functional issue resolution. The role will focus on validating inventory records, analyzing variances, and helping maintain strong controls across warehouse and accounting activities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support physical inventory counts and cycle count activities across applicable storage, warehouse, or operating locations.
• Compare count results against system records, investigate mismatches, and resolve differences through detailed reconciliation work.
• Analyze inventory variances by reviewing receiving, shipping, transfer, adjustment, and data entry activity to determine underlying causes.
• Maintain accurate inventory-related records and ensure transactions are recorded correctly within accounting or inventory management systems.
• Perform regular audit checks and control reviews to identify inconsistencies, errors, and opportunities to strengthen inventory accuracy.
• Partner with accounting, warehouse, operations, purchasing, and supply chain teams to address discrepancies and improve inventory visibility.
• Prepare reconciliation schedules, adjustment support, and related documentation for reporting, audit, and review purposes.
• Monitor unusual inventory movement trends and escalate exceptions that may indicate process breakdowns or control concerns.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of inventory control procedures, including documentation standards and tracking practices.
• Assist with inventory-related accounting activities such as journal entry support, general ledger tie-outs, and annual inventory reporting.