Staff Accountant, Inventory

Role: Staff Accountant, Inventory

Team: Finance & Accounting, Supply Chain

Scope: Individual Contributor, P2

Years of Experience: 3+ years

Location: Ventura, CA or Reno, NV / Hybrid

General Summary

As the Staff Accountant, Inventory, you support the execution of inventory accounting processes through accurate transaction processing, reconciliations, and documentation. This role is critical to ensuring reliable month‑end close and maintaining clean, well‑supported inventory balances.

You will work closely with senior team members to learn inventory and cost accounting fundamentals while developing an understanding of how inventory flows through systems and financial statements. This position is well suited for a self-driven and curious individual who is dedicated to our purpose as a company: We’re in Business to Save Our Home Planet.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

Who You Are:

• Detail‑attentive: You take pride in accurate, well‑supported work
• Curious: You want to understand how inventory moves and why it matters
• Reliable: You follow through and meet deadlines consistently
• Collaborative: You work well with others and ask questions early
• Adaptable: You adjust as priorities and business processes shift
• Values‑driven: You align your work with Patagonia’s mission and values

Experience You Bring:

• 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

Hiring Range: $77,000-$83,500 USD Annual

At Patagonia, pay ranges are assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget. Note the full pay range for this role ranges from: $65,200-$102,700 USD Annual. The Hiring Range reflects where in the range we intend to hire for this role. 

Benefits

Patagonia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement and leave of absence plans. Benefit plans may vary slightly depending on the nature of your employment. 

Workplace Location Overview

This position is Hybrid, with a standard schedule of Tuesday - Thursday on-site at either our Ventura, CA or Reno, NV offices and remote work on other days. Occasional additional office visits may be required for team events or critical meetings.

Employee Conduct
 It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers and vendors.

Job Post Updated 5/5/26

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.