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# Senior Inventory Accountant at Hot Topic & BoxLunch

- **Company:** Hot Topic & BoxLunch
- **Location:** City of Industry, CA
- **Compensation:** $75k–$85k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-20
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/hottopic/87419cb8-2766-4488-b312-9b1a0e056d1e

## Job description

We’re a fast-paced retail company with a sharp eye for growth, great customer experience, and data-driven decision making. Our stores (and online presence) are thriving, and we’re looking for a detail-driven Senior Inventory Accountant to help account for our inventory. The Senior Inventory Accountant is the backbone of our inventory financial operations — ensuring accuracy in inventory valuation, COGS, stock ledger integrity, and reporting. You’ll work closely with the merchandising, logistics, IT, and finance teams to keep inventory accurate and the business running smoothly and profitably. This position will require being onsite at our City of Industry, CA office three (3) days a week.

## WHAT YOU WILL DO:

- Prepare month-end journal entries such as domestic/international freight, material allowances, inventory shrink reserves, accruals, reclasses and amortizations in compliance with company policies and GAAP
- Prepare month-end account reconciliations
- Provide insightful inventory and COGS variance analyses, analyzing forecast and prior year trends
- Research and resolve all stock ledger and inventory discrepancies by coordinating with IT, warehouse, and other system owners
- Perform quarterly audits of e-comm orders in local stores
- Assist in the reconciliation and reporting of the semi-annual physical inventory for the stores, DCs and Internet, through activities such as researching discrepancies, following up with the cross-functional partners, and reporting results
- Collaborate with external and internal auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance for areas of responsibility
- Continuously improve processes to make inventory accounting faster, smarter, and cleaner
- Support other inventory team members during peak periods
- Perform ad hoc analyses and reporting, as needed

## WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of inventory or cost accounting experience (retail or wholesale industry experience preferred)
- Solid understanding of GAAP and internal controls for related areas
- Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (Oracle Fusion preferred)
- Working knowledge of stock ledger and reconciling to GL (Oracle Retail Management experience a plus)
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets; AI experience a plus
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong communication and collaboration abilities
- Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, shift gears comfortably with change, and maintains composure under pressure.
- Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues
- A curious and critical mindset, able to challenge the status quo
- A genuine passion for retail and the ever-evolving customer landscape

## About Hot Topic & BoxLunch

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hot Topic Inc. is a leading specialty retailer of pop culture and music licensed apparel, accessories, and gifts, operating under the brands Hot Topic, BoxLunch, and Her Universe.
- **Entity Type**: Private (owned by Sycamore Partners since 2013)
- **Headquarters**: City of Industry, California, USA
- **Founded**: 1989 (Hot Topic); 2015 (BoxLunch)
- **Founders**: Orv Madden (Hot Topic); BoxLunch was launched by Hot Topic Inc.

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Retail – Pop Culture Merchandise, Apparel, and Gifts
- **Target customers**: B2C – Fans of music, anime, gaming, movies, TV, and pop culture; primarily Gen Z and Millennials
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To be the destination of pop culture and music merchandise while giving back to the community. BoxLunch’s specific mission: for every $10 spent, provide a meal to someone in need through Feeding America®.

## Products & Services
- **Hot Topic**: Clothing, accessories, music, jewelry, and collectibles featuring officially licensed band tees, pop culture-inspired collections, anime merch, and fashion apparel. (Brick-and-mortar and e-commerce)
- **BoxLunch**: Pop culture merch and gifts including apparel, collectibles, and accessories. Launched in 2015, with over 150 specialty shops and a thriving e-commerce site. Each purchase helps provide meals to those in need.
- **Her Universe**: A brand focused on female fans of sci-fi, fantasy, and pop culture, offering licensed apparel and accessories.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – Hot Topic approx. $741.7M; BoxLunch approx. $74.3M (LinkedIn estimates, combined ~$816M)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Owner: Sycamore Partners (private equity); Partners: Feeding America®, Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, The Trevor Project
- **Growth Signals**: BoxLunch headcount grew 13.9% YoY to 655 employees; Hot Topic headcount grew 6.2% YoY to 2,215 employees; active job postings: 1,184 (as of Sept 2026); BoxLunch has given over 100 million meals to date; expanding distribution centers (La Vergne, TN and Riverside, CA).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Exclusive Licensing**: Deep relationships with major entertainment studios and music labels, securing exclusive product lines not available at general retailers.
- **Niche Community Focus**: Strong brand loyalty among pop culture, music, and anime fans; authentic engagement with subcultures.
- **Philanthropy as Differentiator**: BoxLunch’s meal-giving model creates emotional connection and repeat purchases.
- **Omnichannel Presence**: 600+ Hot Topic retail locations, 150+ BoxLunch stores, plus robust e-commerce and distribution network.

## Strategic Focus
- Expand BoxLunch store footprint and e-commerce penetration.
- Strengthen direct-to-consumer relationships through social media and influencer partnerships.
- Continue to invest in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Grow the Her Universe brand and cater to underserved female fandom.
- Optimize supply chain and distribution for faster fulfillment.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Inclusive, collaborative, and authentic environment where employees are encouraged to “be who you are and love what you do.” The company values creativity and innovation.
- **Work Policy**: Hybrid workspace – employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work. Typical time on-site is flexible.
- **Perks & Benefits**: Performance bonuses, family medical leave, job training and talent development programs. Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- **Career Growth**: Opportunities across retail stores, distribution centers, and corporate HQ. Strong internal mobility, with many employees moving between brands (e.g., talent from GameStop, Target, Vans).
- **Community Impact**: Employees take pride in giving back through partnerships with Feeding America, Mental Health America, and other nonprofits.

## Sources
1. [lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/hottopic) – Hot Topic Inc. careers page
2. [linkedin.com/company/hot-topic](https://linkedin.com/company/hot-topic) – Hot Topic company profile
3. [linkedin.com/company/boxlunch](https://linkedin.com/company/boxlunch) – BoxLunch company profile
4. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/hot-topic-inc) – Hot Topic Inc. culture, perks, and offices
5. [builtinla.com](https://www.builtinla.com/company/hot-topic-inc) – Hot Topic Inc. Los Angeles office overview

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