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.

Qualifications

• 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 to work

effectively with accounting and non-accounting partners.

• Proven ability to work independently while collaborating across functions and

levels of the organization.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills, including pivot

tables, lookups, formulas, and analysis of large data sets.

• Working knowledge of ERP, financial reporting, and operational systems, with

• the ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize new systems and
• technology.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Three or more years of progressive accounting experience, including general

• ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial
• analysis, and audit support.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or

similar designation is a plus.

• Experience in retail, automotive, distribution, manufacturing, or another

inventory-intensive environment is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Operates in both an office setting, and within our retail operations.
• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
• Walking, standing, sitting, listening, and talking on a wide variety and

continual basis.

• Required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle and/or feel;

lift/carry up to 25 pounds, and reach with hands and arms.