Senior Accountant — Inventory Control

Company Description

TRUEWERK, based in Denver, Colorado, is reimagining life and work in the trades by engineering the world’s most technically advanced, high-performance workwear. Today’s trade professionals rely on apparel that keeps them safe, comfortable, and capable of performing at their best. By innovating technical fabrics that deliver unmatched performance in hot weather - or that layer together effectively in cold and inclement conditions - TRUEWERK proudly supports the men and women across the trades who are building tomorrow. TRUEWERK serves customers in the U.S. and Canada via TRUEWERK.com, Amazon, and through our wholesale, retail, and enterprise sales partners. With about 50 hardworking employees, TRUEWERK is on a strong growth trajectory and is passionate about developing its people and culture in support of its mission.

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 NetSuite 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 & Insights

• Define, monitor, and report key inventory metrics (e.g., inventory accuracy, shrink, aged inventory, cycle count results, fulfillment error rates).
• Develop dashboards and reporting packages for accounting group and cross-functional partners on a regular cadence.
• Identify trends, surface risks and opportunities, and recommend corrective action plans to improve finan