Lead General Inventory Accountant

Role Overview: As the Lead General Accountant at Levi Strauss & Co., your main responsibility will be to facilitate inventory accounting for the US retail and ecommerce stores. You will be managing journal entry preparation and review, preparing and reviewing GL account reconciliations, calculating and tracking inventory reserves, providing reporting on inventory activity, communicating with finance and operations partners, reviewing and auditing outsourced data, assisting with internal and external audits, and implementing ad hoc projects as needed. Key Responsibilities: - Manage journal entry preparation and review - Prepare and review GL account reconciliations - Calculate and track inventory reserves including LCM, in-transit, Duty, returns, and shrink - Provide reporting on inventory activity at Distribution Centers and retail stores - Communicate with finance and operations business partners - Review and audit outsourced data and functions - Assist with internal and external audit requirements - Implement and/or lead ad hoc projects as needed Qualifications Required: - Bachelor's degree, CPA certification is a plus - Master's in Finance or CA/CPA certified - Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a retail environment - Proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel and Word. Experience with MS Access is a plus - Excellent knowledge of accounting procedures, principles, and GAAP requirements - Effective communication skills with the ability to influence and facilitate communication between various groups - Keen analytical skills to identify inventory issues, propose solutions, and perform trend analysis - Ability to teach, train, and coach group members - Capability to build relationships and collaborate internally and externally In addition, Levi Strauss & Co. offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a complimentary preventive health check-up for you and your spouse, OPD coverage, a leave plan with paternity and family care leaves, counseling sessions for mental well-being, and exclusive discount vouchers on Levi's products. Please note that this position is full-time and based at the IND, GBS Office in Bengaluru. If you are a current LS&Co employee, you can apply via your Workday account.,