Senior Inventory Accountant

Tire Discounters, the nation's largest family-owned and operated tire business, was founded almost 50 years ago. We are dedicated to providing exceptional automotive service with a focus on transparency and care to our nearly 2,300 team members, we offer diverse career paths, industry-leading training, and a commitment to our core values. As a family-owned tire and automotive service retailer, our mission is to prioritize people and safety above all else. We are dedicated to delivering a “WOW” experience to our customers and team members, with a commitment to always do the right thing and challenge the status quo. As the country's largest family-owned and operated automotive service provider, we've separated ourselves by treating customers and their cars with care and respect while focusing on transparency in pricing and providing the highest level of service. Now, with new products and services needed to maintain modern vehicles, Tire Discounters and its many other brands like Chip's Auto Glass and Butler Tires and Wheels are growing and expanding like wildfire. Over 2000 strong, our team members are the best in the business and are actual employers of choice. We separate ourselves by providing a variety of career paths, industry-leading training and development programs, clear advancement tracks, comprehensive benefit plans, and more! GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Senior Accountant is a key contributor to the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial reporting and the effectiveness of the accounting function. This role performs general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial analysis, month-end close activities, and audit support, with a significant focus on inventory, cost of goods sold, and supply chain accounting. The position partners with Operations, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, FP&A, Information Technology, and other business leaders to ensure inventory is accurately valued, financial and operational variances are understood and resolved, and accounting processes and controls continue to improve. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Manage assigned general ledger, month-end close, account reconciliation, and financial analysis responsibilities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Maintain the integrity of inventory balances, valuation, cost of goods sold, and related financial statement presentation. Analyze inventory activity and operational variances, identify risks or unusual trends, and facilitate timely resolution of issues by working with business partners to resolve issues. Partner with Operations, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, FP&A, and Information Technology to strengthen inventory and supply chain accounting processes. Support physical inventory and cycle count programs, including reconciliation, variance investigation, and documentation of results. Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and controls through root cause analysis, standardization, automation, and improved documentation. Prepare audit support and contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives led by the Controllership team. Requirements: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Solid knowledge of accounting principles and practical application of U.S. GAAP. Strong understanding of financial statements, general ledger accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Knowledge of inventory accounting concepts and the financial impact of purchasing, receiving, transfers, adjustments, returns, cost changes, and inventory reserves. Familiarity with the purchase-to-pay process and three-way matching among purchase orders, receipts, and invoices. Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify root causes and communicate practical solutions. Ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring responsibilities in a fast-paced, multi-entity or multi-location environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability t…

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