Inventory Accounting Analyst

Catalyst Brands brings together a portfolio of established retail brands with a shared vision focused on making fashion accessible. The Inventory Accounting Analyst will manage accounting close activities, investigate financial discrepancies, maintain controls, support process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a Finance Shared Services environment.

What you'll do:

• Own day-to-day management accounting processes, including month-end/fiscal close activities, preparing journal entries, and completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Execute, monitor, and maintain key financial and accounting controls to ensure compliance with internal corporate policies
• Research, analyze, and resolve complex financial discrepancies, performing thorough root-cause analysis to implement sustainable process improvements
• Identify, resolve, and escalate critical accounting issues to management when appropriate
• Lead or support specific accounting projects, process improvements, and business initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Partner with IT regarding system enhancements, software implementations, and technical issue resolution to ensure seamless policy compliance
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional business partners across the company, including Finance, Tax, Audit, Financial Planning, Merchandise Planning & Allocation, and Supply Chain
• Collaborate cross-functionally with various departments and multiple levels of management, providing clear accounting guidance and support
• Develop, maintain, and enhance financial reporting, operational metrics, and analysis templates to assist leadership decision-making
• Provide guidance, training, and support to team members and assist in the onboarding of new associates on core accounting tools and processes

What they're looking for:

• Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles, financial reporting procedures, and account reconciliation processes
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data formatting)
• Experience creating, maintaining, or updating data queries and financial reporting tools
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Superb interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with cross-functional teams and various levels of management
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Highly detailed and organized with strong time-management skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and results-oriented; eager to learn, take ownership, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while building a career with Catalyst Brands
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a closely related field is preferred
• 1–3 years of professional accounting, Accounts Payable, corporate finance, or related operational experience is preferred

Benefits:

• Hybrid work environment
• If eligible, medical, dental, and vision coverage
• If eligible, term life insurance
• If eligible, paid vacation and holidays
• If eligible, 401(k) with Company match
• Associate discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise
• Associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year
• All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation