Inventory Analytics & Controls Lead

Family Dollar; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Dollar is seeking an Inventory Accountant to ensure financial accuracy and oversight of inventory accounting processes. The role partners with Finance, Merchandising, Store Ops, DCs, and IT to analyze performance, resolve discrepancies, and support strategic decisions.

You will manage monthly reconciliations, journal entries, budget/forecast for shrink and other inventory accounts, and serve as the main contact for internal and external audits, with a focus on internal controls and

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 4+ years of general accounting experience (public or private).
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience with inventory transactions and financial systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision.
• SQL writing experience.
• Power BI, Tableau or Alteryx experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly MD and shrink activity to identify trends and issues.
• Research and determine inventory accounting entries for RSL, Retek, and GL; resolve discrepancies.
• Perform monthly GL reconciliations, investigate variances, and coordinate IT fixes.
• Prepare and compile monthly inventory-related financial reporting.
• Lead markdown review meetings and provide insights and recommendations.
• Maintain internal controls documentation for inventory.
• Serve as primary inventory contact for auditors during reviews.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc inventory journal entries.
• Assist IT initiatives related to inventory with proper accounting considerations.
• Partner with merchandising, store, and DC teams to analyze inventory issues using SQL.
• Review and support the Physical Inventory process and related issues.
• Prepare and own budget/forecast for shrink, markdowns, DC costs, and inventory services.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

BS in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx Designer

Job description

Family Dollar is seeking an Inventory Accountant to ensure financial accuracy and oversight of inventory accounting processes. The role partners with Finance, Merchandising, Store Ops, DCs, and IT to analyze performance, resolve discrepancies, and support strategic decisions.

You will manage monthly reconciliations, journal entries, budget/forecast for shrink and other inventory accounts, and serve as the main contact for internal and external audits, with a focus on internal controls and