Financial Inventory Analyst II

Applicants for this role MUST live in the Eastern Time Zone.

JOB OVERVIEW:

Analyzes inventory and financial systems data and identifies inventory-related gross profit adjustments. Reviews various inventory systems, processes, and procedures and make recommendations to strengthen the inventory control environment. Assists with the monthly and quarterly financial closes. Generates management reports and analyses with actual vs. budget comparisons and variance analysis and commentary. Performs assessments and test key controls as part of Sarbanes-Oxley (Sox) quarterly testing requirements, Tests the accuracy of the inventory control environment by assisting with periodic inventory test counts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review inventory systems, financial operations ,and general ledger postings on a monthly basis and identify charges to the cost of goods sold that must be reflected in the divisional P&Ls.
  
• Prepares monthly account analysis and variance commentary.
  
• Reviews existing systems, policies and procedures affecting the perpetual inventory systems and the general ledger inventory to ensure that systems are working properly, policies and procedures are being followed and make recommendations to strengthen controls, increase accuracy and enhance consistency across all inventory systems and locations.
  
• Performs Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) key control assessment and testing on a quarterly basis to ensure that processes that have been identified as key controls are working properly.
  
• Prepares monthly inventory reports and analyses detailing activity in key measurement areas.
  
• Assists with the creation of the annual P&L budgets for inventory-related gross profit adjustments and inventory metrics and targets.
  
• Assists with the development of tools to monitor inventory accuracy in the perpetual inventory systems and general ledger to determine if processes are working properly and if error rates are within acceptable ranges.
  
• Assists with the preparation of the inventory reconciliation on a monthly basis.
  
• Assists with the preparation of the inventory reserve analysis on a quarterly basis.
  
• Assists with periodic inventory test counts performed at various inventory locations in North America.
  

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Typically 2 to 4 years of related professional experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in a related discipline.

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Basic understanding of industry practices
  
• General proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures
  
• Basic planning/organizational skills and techniques
  
• Good decision-making, analysis and problem-solving skills
  
• Good verbal and written communication skills
  
• Basic presentation and public speaking skills
  
• Basic interpersonal skills
  
• Developing professional credibility
  

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• 2+ years of Operations / Finance experience in a multi-distribution center environment with experience in inventory/management accounting and analysis, financial analysis, accounting, or systems analysis preferred.
• Understanding of financial accounting, managerial accounting, inventory systems, operations, or operations management is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word required with experience in relational data base management like Microsoft Access or Monarch a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work as part of a team with good people skills required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Quantitative Analysis, Operations Management, Mathematics or Statistics required.

The posted range for this position is $46,541-$72,720 which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc.

Other benefits available include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, PTO, Paid Parental Leave, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Educational Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program and Volunteer Opportunities.

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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