Staff Accountant, Inventory

Patagonia

Staff Accountant, Inventory managing inventory accounting processes for Patagonia. Supporting accurate transaction processing and reconciliations for month-end close and inventory balances.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeVentura • California, Nevada • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,000 - $83,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare inventory movement journals, adjustments, and routine reclassifications
Support month‑end close activities across multiple entities
Prepare and maintain balance‑sheet reconciliations for inventory‑related accounts
Assist with reserve schedules and supporting documentation
Support physical inventory counts and follow‑up investigations
Monitor exceptions and discrepancies and escalate appropriately
Maintain organized, audit‑ready support for assigned accounts
Identify opportunities to improve documentation, processes, and efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent additional experience)
3-5 years of work experience in accounting, finance, or a related field
Direct inventory exposure is preferred but not required
Advanced Excel proficiency and comfort working with data
Experience with ERP systems preferred
Foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Desire to grow technical accounting knowledge over time
Experience and exposure working with Microsoft D365 a plus
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines
Clear, concise communicator with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
retirement
leave of absence plans

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Hard Skills & Tools

inventory movement journalsbalance-sheet reconciliationsmonth-end close activitiesdata analysisadvanced ExcelU.S. GAAPtechnical accounting knowledge

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunicationattention to detailability to manage competing deadlines

Certifications

BS/BA in AccountingBS/BA in Finance