Accountant, Retail, Inventory Accounting

Description We are looking for an experienced, detail-oriented accounting specialist to support retail inventory accounting activities for a long-term contract position based in Loveland, Colorado. This role focuses on monitoring inventory and margin reporting, strengthening financial accuracy, and partnering with branch and regional teams to resolve transactional issues. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and a practical understanding of inventory controls, reconciliations, and month-end accounting processes.

Responsibilities:

- Review daily inventory and gross margin reporting for an assigned region and identify unusual results that require follow-up.

- Partner with branch managers and local teams to improve the accuracy of inventory activity and financial reporting.

- Investigate transactions that create inconsistent margin performance or unexpected inventory balances, and support resolution with finance partners.

- Prepare and maintain monthly control reporting to help ensure compliance with inventory-related internal control requirements.

- Evaluate inventory adjustment requests submitted by branches and confirm that entries are reasonable, supported, and properly recorded.

- Support consignment inventory processes and collaborate with division teams on related accounting questions.

- Participate in annual physical inventory activities, including count support, reconciliation of results, and resolution of variances.

- Complete core accounting work such as journal entries, account reconciliations, and transactional reviews tied to inventory operations.

- Contribute to ad hoc analysis, special projects, and other assignments requested by accounting leadership.

- Travel on a limited basis to attend regional or divisional meetings, visit branch locations, or assist with inventory count activities. Requirements - Experience in accounting, finance, or inventory accounting, preferably within a retail or operations-focused environment.

- Strong working knowledge of account reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with large data sets and reporting tools.

- Ability to research issues thoroughly, apply sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

- Familiarity with internal controls and review procedures related to inventory transactions and adjustments.

- Effective communication skills with the ability to work across branches, operations teams, and finance leadership.

- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP R/3 or similar accounting platforms is preferred.

- Willingness to travel occasionally for meetings, branch support, and physical inventory counts.

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