Family Dollar · 15 hours ago
Senior Inventory Analyst
Chesapeake, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expFamily Dollar is a retail company seeking a Senior Inventory Analyst to analyze inventory accounting and trends. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, preparing financial reports, and serving as the primary contact for auditors during reviews.
Retail
Responsibilities
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), Retek, and General Ledger (GL), collaborate with cross-functional teams and field operations to resolve discrepancies
Perform monthly reconciliations of GL accounts, investigate variances, and work with IT to resolve underlying system or data issues
Prepare and compile monthly inventory related financial reporting package
Lead recurring markdown review meetings with key business partners and provide insights and recommendations
Responsible for maintaining and updating internal controls documentation over the company’s inventory
Serve as the primary inventory contact for internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits, including preparing required audit work papers
Prepare all required recurring and ad hoc inventory-related journal entries
Assist in the design and implementation of IT initiatives related to inventory, ensuring accounting considerations are properly addressed
For inventory issues, partner with merchandising, store, and DC teams to identify and analyze. This includes creating SQL queries to investigate root causes and propose corrective actions
Review and support the Physical Inventory process and resolve related issues as needed
Prepare and own the budget/forecast process for shrink, markdowns, capital DC cost, inventory service, and other relevant accounts
Qualification
Required
BS in Accounting, Finance or other related area
Minimum of 4 years general accounting experience (public or private) or similar
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
SQL Writing Experience
Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, or Alteryx Designer Experience
Preferred
Basic understanding of the retail method of inventory accounting
Retail Inventory experience
CPA and/or MBA desired but not required
Company
Family Dollar
When it comes to getting value for everyday items for the entire family in an easy to shop, neighborhood location, Family Dollar is the best place to go.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Macellum Capital Management
2025-03-26Private Equity
2025-03-26Acquired
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Dave Brewer
Director Store Operations, Human Resources
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