Operations Analyst

Job Description: Pay Range: $32.40hr - $39.20hr

• Strong understanding of inventory costing methods and inventory management principles.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Ability to analyze inventory transactions, adjustments, and variances for accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to reconcile physical inventory with financial records.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify trends.
• Ability to ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Three or more years of experience as an inventory cost accountant, inventory analyst, or similar role within a retail or comparable industry.
• Experience preparing and analyzing inventory-related financial reports, including variance and trend analysis.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes related to inventory.
• Experience reconciling cost and quantity variances at purchase order and invoice levels.

• Manage and oversee inventory costing processes, including standard costing and inventory valuation.
• Analyze inventory transactions and adjustments to ensure accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
• Coordinate and investigate physical inventory counts and variances with financial records.
• Prepare and analyze inventory-related financial reports and metrics.
• Monitor inventory levels, aging, and slow-moving items to support inventory decisions.
• Assist with inventory-related journal entries and reconcilations during close cycles.
• Develop and maintain inventory cost models and ensure consistency across processes.
• Implement and improve inventory control procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide insights and recommendations on cost-saving opportunities and inventory strategies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.

• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• ERP and inventory management system expertise.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Professional certification preferred.