Senior Accountant - Inventory Control

Company Description

At TRUEWERK, we believe craftsmanship is a mindset that should be applied to every endeavor. We value precision in the details, discipline in the process, and a commitment to excellence whether we're building a house or a spreadsheet.

We believe the people whose skilled, physical work keeps our society running deserve gear that mirrors the tremendous value they create. We meticulously design, test, and refine every product to optimize performance and reflect the pride and professionalism of the people who rely on it.

We serve customers across the U.S. and Canada through , Amazon, and a growing network of retail and enterprise partners. Backed by a dedicated team of about 50 employees and a strong growth trajectory, we're building a company - and a culture - grounded in performance, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

TRUEWERK is seeking a Senior Accountant - Inventory Control based in Denver, Colorado. This role is responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of inventory records while providing financial oversight of third-party logistics (3PL) activity.

This position sits within the accounting group and partners closely with Operations, Distribution, FP&A, IT, and external partners. The role owns key inventory accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting, and plays an active role in strengthening data integrity, improving systems and workflows, and supporting strategic initiatives related to inventory valuation and cost management.

This role is well suited for a professional with a strong analytical mindset and high attention to detail, who is fulfilled by identifying, investigating, and resolving discrepancies. Success requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, and external partners to drive timely resolution and continuous improvement. Our ideal candidate will be excited to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and accountability.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventory Accounting & Accuracy

• Own inventory accounting activities, including valuation, reconciliations, variance analysis, and month-end close.
• Ensure inventory transactions (adjustments, transfers, returns, write-offs) are valid, supported, and accurately recorded.
• Perform regular reconciliations between Net Suite and 3PL inventory data; investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Monitor and validate product and landed costs through periodic review of BOM, freight, duties, tariffs, and consumption.

3PL Oversight & Controls

• Provide financial oversight of 3PL inventory activity, including daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting review.
• Partner with Operations and Distribution to investigate shrink, receiving issues, and inventory variances; drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and oversee cycle counts and annual physical inventories at 3PL locations.
• Participate in quarterly business reviews with 3PL partners focused on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Controls, Risk & Audit

• Own inventory-related internal controls, including documentation, testing, and periodic self-assessment.
• Identify control gaps and partner cross-functionally to strengthen inventory handling, costing, and reporting controls.
• Serve as a key accounting contact for financial and inventory-related audits; support audit requests and resolution of findings.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company inventory accounting policies.

Cost Accounting, COGS & Margin Analysis

• Ensure inventory-related costs (freight, duties, tariffs, vendor costs, contract manufacturing costs) are accurately recorded and reflected in inventory and COGS.
• Analyze cost variances, margin impacts, and cost changes; communicate insights to Finance and Operations.
• Validate landed cost allocations and cost rollups to ensure proper capitalization into inventory.
• Partner with FP&A, Product, and Purchasing to assess cost changes and downstream financial impact.
• Support forecasting and budgeting by providing inventory and cost-related inputs.

Reporting, KPIs &…