URBN Sales Audit Analyst

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

URBN is seeking a Sales Audit Analyst to oversee daily auditing of store transactions for all brands, ensure accurate cash reconciliation, and support bank closures.

You will communicate with stores and internal teams, analyze transactions, and help maintain timely and accurate monthly sales journals.

The role requires 3-4 years retail experience, Excel proficiency, and strong analytical and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of retail experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Office.
• Strong analytical skills with clear reporting abilities.
• Multi-Currency experience is a plus.
• Accurate bookkeeping skills.
• Familiarity with Recon Net Reconciliation system is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with upper management and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial transactions including receipts and overages/shortages as reported by retail stores.
• Complete daily cash reconciliation from cash sweep and credit card settlement processes.
• Coordinate with Sales Audit Supervisor for timely daily reviews.
• Partner with Brand Operations and Loss Prevention to ensure compliant procedures.
• Recommend new reporting to reflect business changes and ad hoc requests.
• Support Sales Audit initiatives and monthly calendar close tasks.

Skills

Retail experience

Excel / MS Office

Analytical skills

Multi-Currency experience

Attention to detail

Communication with management

Tools

Recon Net Reconciliation system

Job description

The Sales Audit Analyst is responsible for daily auditing of store transactions for all brands. Also responsible for the verification of electronic payment types: Cash, credit cards, gift cards, merchandise credits, etc. Responsible for succinct communication with stores and all related internal departments to help maintain a high level of customer care. The main goal of the analyst is to correctly complete all daily tasks in order for the monthly sales journal to be closed and posted and bank reconciliation completed by book cut off timeframe.

Role Responsibilities

• Responsible for the analysis of financial transactions; especially receipt and overages/shortages

as reported by retail stores, including trending, corrections, and reporting to field and internal management

• Complete daily cash reconciliation from the cash sweep and credit card settlement process, and

ensure all entries are accounted for and added to the monthly reconciliation process.

• Works with Sales Audit Supervisor to ensure daily reviews are completed accurately and timely
• Partners with the Brand Operations and Loss Prevention groups to ensure store procedures are

clear and up to date relative to transactions, special receipts, and overages/shortages

• Administers the store audit process by working with Brand Operations and other internal

departments to ensure compliance expectations and consequences are established and met

• Recommends new reporting to accommodate changes in the business environment and/or

requests from internal or external departments. Performs other ad hoc reporting as requested.

• Assists and provides support to Sales Audit Supervisor and team in any major initiatives

impacting Sales Audit. Supports the monthly calendar sales close process and assists by completing duties in a timely manner.

Role Qualifications

• Prior retail experience equivalent to 3-4 years
• Intermediate Microsoft Office knowledge including Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze data in an organized and clear fashion
• Multi-Currency experience a plus
• Accurate bookkeeping skills
• Capable of navigating through financial systems, Recon Net Reconciliation system a plus
• Able to work with high degree of accuracy, integrity, and accountability
• Excellent and efficient written and verbal communication skills with upper management and

external customers

• Skillful at identifying and reporting potential issues and/or opportunities
• Solid organizational skills
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated
• Team oriented
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast paced, ever changing retail environment

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.