• Senior Inventory Analyst

    Family Dollar (Chesapeake, VA)


    **Summary of Position (Job Purpose)** - _Major purpose and functions of the position._

    + Analyze monthly MD and shrink activity to identify trends and/or issues and proper accounting

    + Responsible for research and determination of appropriate inventory accounting entries as necessary for the Retail Stock Ledger (RSL) and General Ledger (GL)

    + Responsible for monthly reconciliation of GL accounts and follow up for exceptions identified including information systems solutions.

    + Responsible for maintaining and updating internal controls documentation over the company’s inventory

    + Primary inventory contact with external auditors for quarterly review and annual audit – responsible for inventory workpapers for these reviews/audits

    + Responsible for preparation of all other necessary inventory journal entries

    + Assisting with design and implementation of IT projects related to inventory and to determine inventory accounting issues are addressed.

    + Work with merchant/store/DC teams to identify and remedy inventory issues

    + Review as necessary, issues related to Physical Inventory Process.

    + Participate in budget/forecast process for shrink and markdowns.

    **Minimum Requirements/Qualifications** - _Summary of knowledge, experience and education required._

    + BS in Accounting, Finance or other related area

    + Minimum of 3 years general accounting experience (public or private)

    + Microsoft Excel experience

    + General knowledge of inventory transactions and how they flow through financial systems

    + Good communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written

    + Good analytical skills and attention to detail

    + Self starter with ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision

    **Desired Qualifications** - _Desired but not required._

    + Basic understanding of the retail method of inventory accounting

    + Retail Inventory experience

    + CPA and/or MBA desired but not required

    + SQL writing skills

     

    _This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, as they may be amended or added to as needed._

     

    Full time

     

    510 Volvo Parkway,Chesapeake,Virginia 23320

     

    Accounting

     

    Family Dollar