General Ledger Accountant - Inventory & Fixed Assets

The Purple story
At Purple, we believe a better life is achievable — and it starts with investing in yourself. As the masterminds of modern rest and recovery, we believe a good night's sleep is the first step toward powering human potential. It fuels happiness, enhances personal growth, and builds a more connected world. That's why our mission is to deliver the most restorative, most supportive, most downright life-changing comfort on the planet. From our groundbreaking GelFlex® Grid technology to our work in the community, we never stop pushing boundaries. We're bold, curious, and uncompromising in our pursuit of better — for our customers, for our people, and for the world. Because when you invest in better, everything else follows. 

Compensation

The compensation target for this role is: $63,800 - $75,000

Why this role matters

This is a hybrid position with a combination of remote work and onsite work at our Manufacturing Facility in McDonough, GA, with the work arrangement determined by business needs.

The General Ledger Accountant at our McDonough, GA facility keeps Purple’s inventory and fixed asset records accurate and reliable, from account reconciliations and perpetual detail maintenance to depreciation and internal control monitoring. As part of the Accounting team, this role partners closely with warehouse, production, and inventory control teams at our manufacturing facilities, as well as engineering and showroom development teams across the company. It’s a collaborative, detail-driven environment where a keen eye and a curious mind make a real difference. The work directly supports accurate cost management and the overall financial health of Purple as we continue to grow.

How you’ll shape the future of comfort

• Reconcile inventory accounts and resolve discrepancies, including in-transit detail, subsequent receipts for in-transit accruals, and the Deposits – Inventory account to support cash management.

• Analyze inventory transactions and trends, particularly adjustments from physical and cycle counts, and support Warehouse and Inventory Control teams with count processes and accuracy.

• Assist the Inventory Accounting Manager with standard cost setting and evaluation of standard cost variances during the month-end process.

• Prepare month-end journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.

• Reconcile fixed asset accounts, including the monthly roll-forward, and run monthly depreciation calculations reconciled to the G/L.

• Review fixed asset transactions and related P&L activity to ensure assets are accurately classified and coded, capitalized when acquired or placed in service, and removed upon disposition.

• Conduct annual fixed asset audits and support internal and external audit requests, ensuring documentation meets Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) standards.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 2–5 years of experience as an Inventory or G/L Accountant or in a similar role.

• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles, particularly accrual accounting, ownership transfer, and cutoff.

• Knowledge of standard costing, cost accounting concepts, and fixed asset accounting, including depreciation.

• Experience with SOX documentation requirements.

• Experience with ERP and warehouse management systems (WMS), and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, particularly with warehouse and production management teams.

Even Better if...

• Experience with accounting or auditing for publicly traded companies.

• CMA or CPA designation.

How Purple brings you comfort

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits 

• 401(k) Match 

• Flexible Vacation Plan 

• Childbirth & Parental Leave 

• Sick & Wellness Time 

• Holiday Pay 

• Sabbatical 

• Employee Discount 

• Give Back Day 

• Complimentary Mattress 

WHY JOIN PURPLE?

At Purple, you’ll join a team that truly invests in you, not just as an employee, but as a person. Here, you’ll grow in an environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and courage. We believe in open communication, where your ideas are heard, your voice matters, and feedback helps everyone get better. We prioritize building long-term careers and helping you stretch your skills to reach new goals. You’ll be part of a team that owns its work, celebrates integrity, and takes bold risks to innovate. And most importantly, you’ll belong to a community that values people first, where we lift each other up, celebrate what makes us different, and work together to create something extraordinary. 

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