Job Description:
The Senior Financial Analyst, Inventory, is part of the Merchandise Accounting organization. This position plays an active role in the preparation and/or review of companywide processes related to the valuation and accuracy of inventory, including risk assessments and process improvements. Key responsibilities include:
- Reconciles distribution centers perpetual inventory accounts to General Ledger, researches and resolves any material variances.
- Responsible for DC cycle count program including weekly reconciliations, journal entries, misc. reporting & travel for audit test counts.
- Review of weekly DC roll forwards and other inventory sourcing reports prepared by the inventory staff accountant.
- Maintain and update processes & SOX documentation.
- Identify issues, research cause for variation and recommend/lead projects to implement and correct process/system gaps that result in non-compliance.
- Complex journal entry preparation that involves data management and strong accounting skills to ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP and company policies.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and analyze accounts for compliance with basic and complex accounting and valuation concepts.
- Backup, as needed, for reconciliation of weekly Chain-wide Average Cost systematic entries to the Mainframe to proactively catch potential errors/inconsistencies in the General Ledger.
- Backup, as needed, for review and reporting on manual inventory revaluations and store order pack changes including analyzing P&L accounts for proper accounting treatment.
- Partner with Loss Prevention, Merchandising and Supply Chain teams to monitor shrink results (DC), improve processes and evaluate value of merchandise.
- Partners with IT on resolving and monitoring various open items.
- Provide guidance to Mexico and Brazil inventory teams as needed. (travel)
- Accommodate internal and external audit requests.
- Other key responsibilities as identified.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with a minimum of 3-5 years related experience.
- MBA and CPA preferred.
- Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills.
- Advanced excel as well as experience with SQL and SAS is preferred.
- Strong procedure development and implementation skills, and demonstrated process improvement ability.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet constant deadlines.
- Ability to generate bold, creative ideas to improve processes and performance.
- Excellent Communication Skills (Written & Verbal).
- Ability to succeed in a team environment.
- Excellent organization skills.
Benefits at AutoZone:
AutoZone cares about people. That’s why AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs with one-on-one benefit guidance designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Some of these benefits include:
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Unrivaled company culture.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts with wellness rewards.
- Exclusive Discounts and Perks, including AutoZone In-store discount.
- 401(k) with Company match and Stock Purchase Plan.
- AutoZoners Living Well Program for mental and physical health.
- Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement.
Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply; benefits for Autozoners in Puerto Rico, Hawaii or the U.S. Virgin Islands may differ. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer at careers.autozone.com
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