Accounting Analyst - Inventory Management

Overview

We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive Inventory Management Analyst to join our Finance Shared Services Organization in Salt Lake City. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional looking to deepen their financial acumen, take ownership of core accounting processes, and make a significant impact on our operational efficiency. You'll report directly to the Accounting Manager in a hybrid work environment.

This role takes ownership of month-end close activities, researching financial discrepancies, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and building strong cross-functional partnerships. This role is ideal for a collaborative analyst looking to combine accounting fundamentals and financial discipline with operational business partnering in a Shared Services environment.

• Own day-to-day management accounting processes, including month-end/fiscal close activities, preparing journal entries, and completing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Execute, monitor, and maintain key financial and accounting controls to ensure compliance with internal corporate policies.

• Research, analyze, and resolve complex financial discrepancies, performing thorough root-cause analysis to implement sustainable process improvements.
• Identify, resolve, and elevate critical accounting issues to management when appropriate.

• Lead or support specific accounting projects, process improvements, and business initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Partner with IT regarding system enhancements, software implementations, and technical issue resolution to ensure seamless policy compliance.

• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional business partners across the company, including Finance, Tax, Audit, Financial Planning, Merchandise Planning & Allocation, and Supply Chain.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments and multiple levels of management, providing clear accounting guidance and support.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial reporting, operational metrics, and analysis templates to assist leadership decision-making.

• Provide guidance, training, and support to team members and assist in the onboarding of new associates on core accounting tools and processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a closely related field is preferred.

• 1–3 years of professional accounting, Accounts Payable, corporate finance, or related operational experience is preferred.

• Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles, financial reporting procedures, and account reconciliation processes.

• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data formatting).
• Experience creating, maintaining, or updating data queries and financial reporting tools.

• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills; excellent written and verbal communication.
• Superb interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with cross-functional teams and various levels of management.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment; highly detailed and organized with strong time-management skills.

• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented; eager to learn, take ownership, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while building a career with Catalyst Brands.

• If eligible, we offer a competitive…