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San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS) · 13 hours ago

Inventory Accounting Analyst

San Antonio, TX, US

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

San Antonio Shoemakers (SAS) is a premier American manufacturer of high quality comfort footwear based in San Antonio, Texas. They are seeking a highly motivated individual to join their Finance Department as an Inventory Analyst, responsible for managing inventory accounting functions and ensuring inventory accuracy and valuation.

Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Assist the Controller in all aspects of the daily, monthly and annual accounting functions regarding inventory and costing

Responsible for period-end reporting, inventory accuracy and valuation

Assist the Controller in generating daily, monthly inventory reporting schedules, trends and significant fluctuations in inventory

Audit and report on the overall inventory operational processes (factory, warehouse and retail) identifying inefficiencies, risks and trends impacting inventory

Recommend controls and procedures to improve the inventory process and decrease inventory leakage

Research and resolve discrepancies including, but not limited to, researching factory/warehouse claims, cycle count variances for missing product, adjusted inventory quantities, handling of damaged or factory/warehouse defect inventory and disposing of inventory

Reconcile and analyze produced units vs. warehouse receipt daily, weekly and period-end

Compile data from sources such as production systems, Microsoft Dynamics 365 and POS systems

Compare perpetual inventories to physical analyzing factory production system, in transit (between factories and factories to warehouse) warehouse receipt and retail store shipments

Verify clerical computations against physical count investigating reason(s) for discrepancies reporting findings to warehouse manager and management

Conduct regular inventory counts, i.e., cycle counts, period-end and year-end physical inventory. Record count results and discrepancies. Communicate count results to controller/management

Analyze and accurately resolve inventory issues researching transactions to determine root cause, and develop strategies for improvement, i.e., best practice

Compare retail store inventory receipts, sales, transfers, and returns to perpetual inventory to minimize retail store gain and loss

Ensure the physical security of stock by communicating to associate established inventory control guidelines and procedures and work with management to implement these procedures

Identifying critical risks inherent within the processes and operating systems to ensure there are robust internal controls to ensure the safeguarding of SAS’s inventory and accurate reporting of results

Collaborate with factory and warehouse management to resolve all variances and ensure internal controls are adhered to as written

Develop and document processes that enhance inventory flow, transparency and best practice

Supports and assist finance, factory, and warehouse with special projects relating to inventory or other projects as assigned

Qualification

Inventory control principlesData Warehouse ReportingMicrosoft Dynamics D365Advanced Excel skillsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementTeam player

Required

Demonstrated knowledge of inventory control principles, supply chain, and receiving functions

Exceptional attention to detail; high level of accuracy

Demonstrated knowledge of Data Warehouse Reporting software

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills sufficient to engage with management to exchange information, influence and persuade

Proficient skills required in solid problem-solving, analytics, planning, organization, time management, and analysis

Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

Ability to work independently and within cross-functional team(s) in a fast-paced, high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

Ability to maintain confidential information and ability to work with deadlines

Flexible, strategic team player with infallible integrity and ethical standards

Strives for high performance and uses technical skills effectively with a demonstrated emphasis to detail and accuracy. Ability to multi-task, and work in an organized, detailed manner under limited time frames & tight deadlines

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Two to five years of inventory control experience

Must be able to lift 20 lbs

Must be able to sit or stand for 8 – 10 hours