Sr. Analyst - Inventory Accounting

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Position Purpose: Supports the team responsible for store inventory financial accuracy, the various components that influence inventory values under the Retail Math calculation (markups/markdowns/shrink), and Deferred Sales. Owner of markdown and / or shrink impacts to inventory balances, among other ad hoc issues. This position is part of the broader Merchandise Inventory Accounting team and a world-class Controllership organization, which serves as a strategic and innovative partner focused on financial statement integrity and supporting business growth. ​

Key Responsibilities:​

• 70% Operational Duties: Owns the markdown and / or shrink impacts to inventory balances, troubleshoots IT and operational issues that result in inaccuracies in the Retail Math calculation, provides ad hoc analytical support to finance and field partners.​
• 15% Collaboration: Partners with Finance, Accounting and operational partners on inventory fluctuations and impacts to Retail Math components. Effectively develops trust and collaboration with internal customers and cross-functional teams in other towers, collaborates with appropriate team members to gather input and feedback concerning business needs, understands the technical needs for tackling business problems​
• 10% Project Support: Partners with the Manager and/or the Lead Analyst to work through continuous improvement efforts and special projects ​
• 5% Skill Building & Professional Development: Seeks further knowledge on key developments and trends within finance (e.g., analytics, intelligent automation, robotics)​
• This position typically reports to the Manager, Store Inventory Accounting​
• This position has no direct reports​

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Travel Requirements:​

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.​

Physical Requirements: ​

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.​

Working Conditions: ​

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.​

Minimum Qualifications:​

Must be at least 18 years old​

Must be legally permitted to work in the United States​

Preferred Qualifications: ​

• Progress toward CPA preferred; strong foundational understanding of GAAP and core accounting logic​
• Exposure to Retail Math and Gross Margin analysis​
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; exposure to SAP S4 HANA, GBQ and/or SQL preferred​
• Ability to work independently and complete work accurately and on schedule within a fast-paced environment​
• Ability to prepare and present clear and concise reporting / updates to manager or senior manager-level stakeholders​
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and research skills; experience with data analytics / data visualization is a plus​
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers​
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail​

Minimum Education: ​

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in Accounting or Finance​

Preferred Education: ​

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance​

Minimum Years of Work Experience: 2 years​

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Preferred Years of Work Experience: 2+ years​

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Minimum Leadership Experience: None​

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Preferred Leadership Experience: None​

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Certifications: Progress toward CPA preferred​

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Competencies: ​

• Action Oriented​
• Nimble Learning​
• Collaborates​
• Cultivates Innovation​
• Instills Trust​
• Optimizes Work Processes​
• Builds Networks​
• Communicates Effectively​
• Customer Focus​
• Drives Results​