Senior Accountant - Inventory

Why join us?

At Design Within Reach, home comes first.  We believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime – from home to home, generation to generation. For us, that means exceptionally crafted, built-to-last, and beautifully designed furnishings.

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Design Within Reach means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Design Within Reach to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

POSITION PROFILEDesign Within Reach is looking for an Inventory Senior Accountant to join our team. You'll independently support and oversee key inventory accounting activities across multiple brands and locations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of inventory and cost of goods sold financial results. You'll be responsible for the accurate recording of financial transactions in accordance with GAAP, including preparation and analysis of financial information and reports, reconciliation of general ledger accounts, and maintenance of subsidiary ledgers.

You will analyze inventory results and variances, identify issues and trends, recommend corrective actions, and partner with Finance Manager and Controller to strengthen inventory accounting processes and controls. You will support inventory counts across our US fleet of HM, DWR, Knoll, Outlet and warehouse locations and report to the Inventory Accounting Manager.

Financial Controls and Accounting Own key elements of the monthly inventory accounting close process, including reconciliations, journal entries and accruals for inventory, COGS, inventory movements, shrinkage and goods in transit.

Maintain SOX-compliant controls and processes for inventory and COGS, identify control gaps and recommend process or control improvements.

Analyze inventory and COGS variances, investigate discrepancies and partner with Finance Manager and Controller to resolve root causes.

Review account activity for accuracy, completeness and compliance with US GAAP and established accounting policies.

Research and resolve moderately complex inventory accounting issues, escalating significant or unusual matters as appropriate.

Support internal and external audit requests related to inventory accounting and controls.

Cross-train in other general ledger and accounts payable functions and serve as a resource to team members on inventory accounting processes.

Inventory Operations Coordinate and support physical inventory activities across multiple brands and locations, partnering with local teams to ensure adherence to established procedures and controls.

Prepare and analyze on-hand inventory reports and train employees on their effective use.

Perform and analyze the results of weekly cycle counts, investigating variances and identifying recurring issues or trends.

Train studio employees on physical inventory processes and provide guidance on inventory accounting and control requirements.

Prepare and maintain inventory scheduling and training resources through Teams channels.

Partner with Finance and operational stakeholders to identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, processes and financial controls.

Lead or participate in inventory accounting process-improvement initiatives and system enhancements.

Qualifications BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including inventory or related accounting experience.

Strong knowledge of US GAAP,…