INVENTORY ACCOUNTANT

Partners with the loss prevention provider to develop and manage target shrink program. Participates in month-end close process, ensuring compliance with all internal controls, as well as ad hoc reporting and special projects within the department. Reviews and reconciles P&L and Balance Sheet accounts, including cost center analysis and reporting on variances Assists in the planning, execution and reconciliation of all physical inventories in all retail locations Supports all stores with prompt and courteous solutions to their merchandise transfer and receiving questions and problems Tracks & analyzes daily inventory receipt Makes recommendations to reduce excess inventory on hand Maintains accurate inventory records by focusing on inventory obsolescence Processes physical inventory adjustments where indicated Supports routine reporting & data entry for Inventory control department Supports ad hoc project requests as needed Supports daily requests from the business including but not limited to adjustments, research and analysis of data Strong computer skills with an emphasis in MS Excel including V-lookups, filtering and pivot tables. Excellent communication skills Displays a positive attitude and works well under strict deadlines with a sense of urgency Strong analytical thinking and problem solving ability Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Finance or Accounting 4+ years accounting/finance experience; preferably with retail industry or inventory accounting focus Oracle or other ERP system experience preferred, but not required Financial Systems experience (Lawson, Oracle, Hyperion, etc.)