PHYSICAL INVENTORY ANALYST SR

∙ Elijah House Foundation; Goodlettsville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dollar General in Goodlettsville, TN seeks a Finance Analyst to validate and approve billing and payments for inventory service providers, and to perform journal entries and accruals for period closings.

You will oversee the physical inventory schedule process, coordinate with inventory service vendors and cross-functional teams to ensure inventories are scheduled and completed within company parameters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years experience in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Retail work experience a plus.
• Prior experience with data analytics and continuous improvement preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word; database applications a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drives continuous improvement of inventory scheduling and day-of-inventory processes with partners.
• Produces financial and operational reporting and analysis for leadership advisement.
• Maintains documentation related to physical inventory processes and communicates updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Monitors inventory service invoice payments for accuracy and timeliness; completes period close tasks including journal entries and accruals.
• Produces and analyzes inventory schedule compliance and works with schedulers and field leadership to resolve issues.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Data analysis

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years experience

Tools

Database applications

Job description

Work Where You Matter

At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.

Company Overview

General Summary

Responsible for validating and approving correct billing and payments for inventory service providers, and for performing financial journal entries and preparing period close accruals. Responsible for overseeing the physical inventory schedule process and ensuring all physical inventories are scheduled and taken within Dollar General’s parameters, which requires frequent communication and partnership with other departments and inventory service vendors.

Job Details

Duties & Responsibilities

• Drives continuous improvement of scheduling and day of inventory processes with key business partners, inventory accounting, and inventory service partners. Ability to data mine, identify problems and areas of improvement, develop actionable steps and execute recommended changes.
• Produces financial and operational reporting and analysis related to department for leadership advisement. Includes in-depth analysis and recommendation on improvement of metrics related to third-party inventory service(s).
• Maintains documentation related to physical inventory processes, updating and communicating timely to various departments as needed. Provides expert advice on escalations and complex issues for day of inventory events.
• Monitors inventory service invoice payments for accuracy and timeliness. Reviews exceptions from inventory service invoices. Completes period close tasks including journal entries and accruals.
• Produces and analyzes inventory schedule compliance. Works closely with inventory service scheduler to solve for inventory schedule issues. Works closely with field leadership to troubleshoot any inventory schedule issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word; experience with database applications a plus.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn new processes quickly and suggest improvements to current processes.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize to resolve issues.
• Ability to approach issues with an analytical and global mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, finance, accounting, etc. or 3-5 years’ relevant experience may be substituted.
• Retail work experience a plus.
• Prior experience with data analytics and continuous improvement preferred.