The Inventory Accountant plays a vital role in keeping inventory records accurate, reliable, and aligned across accounting and operations. In this detail-focused role, you will track and reconcile inventory activity, maintain clear records of inventory movements, support cycle counts and physical inventories, and investigate differences between system data and on-hand quantities. The Inventory Accountant will help safeguard inventory integrity, strengthen financial reporting, and support an efficient and accurate month-end close.
Responsibilities:
- Own the accurate and timely processing of supply, merchandise, intercompany, and weekly FedEx invoices in Microsoft D365, matching invoices to purchase orders and securing required approvals.
- Complete three-way matching of inventory receipts and merchandise invoices in D365, maintaining a reliable receipt log that supports visibility and accuracy.
- Collaborate across Warehouse, Merchandise, Sourcing, Information Technology, and Accounting teams to quickly resolve receiving and invoicing issues.
- Build valuable month-end close experience by recording inventory and royalty journal entries, preparing receipt reports, managing invoices, and calculating accruals as needed.
- Prepare clear documentation and supporting schedules for internal and external audits while helping maintain strong internal controls and accounting policy compliance.
- Bring forward ideas that improve inventory accounting processes, reconciliations, reporting, documentation, and controls.
- Contribute to special projects and evolving team priorities that support Finance and company goals.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or relative experience
- 1-2 years in accounting /finance or experience with accounts payable invoicing and inventory receipt process within a general ledger system
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with account reconciliations and journal entries
- Proficiency in Excel and manipulating vast amounts of data using formulas such as pivot tables and lookups
- Proficiency in understanding accounting standards related to retail environment is preferred.
- Experience working with warehouse personnel involved with the inventory receiving and shipping process
- 2-3 years' experience in a corporate general accounting role, including monthly financial closing functions using an ERP type accounting system.
Behavioral Traits for Success:
- Enjoys being recognized for the quality of their work
- Willingness to work within established standards, guidelines, and procedures
- Develops strong job knowledge and competency
- Strong commitment to tasks being completed correctly and on time
- Thrives in a structured environment
- Communication style is factual and sincere
- Willingness to follow established policies, processes, and procedures
- Enjoys working at a faster-than-average pace
Working Environment:
- Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
- Corporate Office located St. Louis, MO
- Hybrid Work Schedule
Your Performance Will Measured On:
Your performance will be measured by your ability to achieve annual department objectives and corporate goals which include but are not limited to the following:
- Compliance and accuracy
- Audit integrity
- Communication
- Decision-making, judgement, and execution
- Use of Microsoft D365
- Stakeholder feedback
- Professionalism
This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter your at-will employment, and Build-A-Bear, Inc. reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as may be deemed appropriate.