About the Role

Are you ready to drive operational excellence through inventory accuracy? Do you bring a strong analytical mindset? At Ariat, we’re seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Accountant to support efficient supply chain operations across our growing business. The Inventory Accountant will report to the Inventory Accounting Manager and work closely with the Finance and Operations teams to deliver timely and accurate inventory reporting that supports strategic decision-making and financial integrity.

This individual will perform inventory reconciliations and analyze inventory variances. The person in this role will make an immediate impact by enhancing inventory accuracy and streamlining reporting processes.

The Inventory Accountant will be a core function supporting the accurate reconciliation, and reporting of inventory across all distribution centers

The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about inventory integrity, process improvement, and driving operational efficiency through accurate financial reporting.
The person in this role will primarily support inventory accounting functions, including month-end close activities, inventory reconciliations, and collaboration with operations to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

You’ll Make a Difference By

• Maintaining accurate records of inventory transactions and movements in the ERP system.
• Supporting weekly inventory reconciliations across all distribution centers.
• Investigating and explaining inventory variances, including cost of goods sold (COGS) fluctuations.
• Partnering closely with Operations, Warehouse, and Procurement teams to validate inventory levels.
• Supporting and coordinating cycle count programs.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end close processes related to inventory.
• Managing inventory reporting and metrics to management.
• Supporting audits by preparing inventory documentation.
• Supporting AD HOC projects as assigned

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• At least two years of experience in Inventory / Fixed Assets
• ERP Solutions SAP preferred, but not required
• Experience of Inventory Management
• Variance Analysis
• Advanced level of Excel 

About Ariat

Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.  

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $85,000 per year.

The salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

Ariat’s holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Expanded wellness and mental health benefits
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid volunteer days
• 401(k) with company match
• Bonus incentive plans
• Team member discount on Ariat merchandise

Note: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

Ariat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email [email protected].

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Please note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Ariat.