Senior Inventory Accountant

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S:

Founded in 1963, Leslie's is the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. We serve the aftermarket needs of residential and professional consumers with an extensive and largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care products. We operate an integrated ecosystem of 900+ retail locations, backyard service and repair, a robust digital platform, and manufacturing and distribution divisions across 35+ states-enabling consumers to engage with Leslie's whenever, wherever, and however they prefer to shop. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.

This position is not open to agency submissions.

This position is based at our corporate office in Phoenix, AZ, and follows a hybrid work schedule. Remote work is not available for this role. Candidates must reside within commuting distance, as relocation assistance is not provided. Additionally, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored visa support.

Job Overview:

The Senior Inventory Accountant is responsible for the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting and analysis necessary to ensure the accuracy and completeness of cost of sales, gross margin & inventory accounts.

The Senior Inventory Accountant will be involved in administering effective and efficient inventory accounting processes and controls, analyzing events and making recommendations for entries/accounting treatment while ensuring accuracy and efficiency. This role requires collaboration and partnership with a wide variety of teams across the business and meeting both recurring and ad hoc requests from customers, internal/external audit and supporting special projects as needed. The position is based at Leslie's corporate office in Phoenix, Arizona with a hybrid schedule, in office Tuesday through Thursday and work-from-home on Monday and Friday.

Note: This position is not open to agency submissions

Responsibilities:

• Manage transactions associated with inventory processes.
• Understands and documents how key inventory transactions flow through systems. Makes recommendations as appropriate.
• Prepare period-end entries, account reconciliations, and account analyses for assigned areas including inventory, sales, cost of goods sold, scrap, and reserves, vendor rebate, with appropriate internal control documentation.
• Research variances between book and physical inventory values and/or differences between actual results and plan/forecast
• Responsible for preparing schedules and analyses that support inventory valuations.
• Perform detailed variance analysis on assigned accounts to understand changes and ensure accuracy.
• Plays a key role in documenting inventory accounting policies and practices
• Facilitate period-end close by ensuring accurate and timely completion of the Inventory Accounting Department's responsibilities and implementing strategies to reduce the close timeline.
• Create ad-hoc reports and analyses as required.
• Evaluate, develop, implement, and monitor accounting and operational policies and procedures to improve accuracy and timeliness, reduce risk, and strengthen compliance, with a focus on minimizing manual, Excel-based activities.
• Recommend, support, and implement improvements to the company's accounting processes, policies, and procedures.
• Play a hands-on role in daily inventory accounting operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain efficient processes and policies.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures with a focus on internal controls and assist in improving control activities.
• Maintain ownership of key controls related to corporate accounts and processes, update SOX narratives as needed, and perform all assigned controls to ensure a strong control environment over assigned processes.
• Provide internal and external auditors with requested documentation on a timely basis.
• Work with internal clients to understand the business activities and their effect on the company's accounting.
• Support other projects as requested by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA designation preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in public accounting (performing external audits of SEC registrants) and/or public company accounting function.
• Experience with inventory accounting and reporting concepts in a retail environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and SOX required.
• Intermediate to advanced competency in Excel
• Experience with ERP software and tools; familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365, PowerBI, Workday Adaptive, and FloQast is a plus.
• Excellent documentation, research, and resolution skills, with strong data analysis capabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, problem-solving, and presentation abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with key business partners.
• High ethical standards with the ability to maintain confidential information.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to maintain composure under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proactive problem-solving approach, with the ability to seek out and resolve issues effectively.

Leslie's provides a robust benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive medical, pharmacy, dental, & vision plan options.
• Health savings account (with enrollment in the high deductible health plan option).
• Health & dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability insurance.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick, and bereavement leave.
• Paid holidays, including a floating personal day.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• Earned Wage access is available, allowing early access to a portion of your earned wages before payday.
• Product discounts at Leslie's Retail stores.

Leslie's recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is proud to have a culture of inclusion that seeks to celebrate and embrace the different backgrounds and perspectives that help drive our success and support team members in developing and growing with us. We aim to create a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and inspire each other every day.