Analyst III Finance Ops - Retail Finance & Accounting

Category/Area of Expertise: Accounting/Finance
Job Requisition: 558800
Address: USA-PA-Carlisle-1149 Harrisburg Pike
Store Code: AP/AR Resale (5133419)

Primary Purpose:

The overall objective of this role is to drive financial performance by providing research, analytics, and recommendations on complex business modeling, non-standard management reporting, and impacts of changing accounting principles to business leadership.

Position requires vast expertise in multiple areas /disciplines both internal to finance as well as business partner functions and applies that expertise to the overall project/ function. As a contributing influencer of Margin performance via sales, vendor allowance and/or inventory performance, it is critical that the Analyst work with Category, Retail, Distribution, Pricing and Vendors to support the execution of comprehensive, cohesive, and well-integrated financial programs. They lead and research sales, inventory and margin/COGS issues and coordinate resources to bring resolution, create weekly and monthly scorecards and perform additional duties as needed Responsible for ensuring the accounting transactions required to adequately report and manage receivable and other revenue accounts are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Solves complex accounting, process, and system issues.

Performs complex analysis and account reconciliations. Works with department staff to review current processes and makes recommendations for process improvements. Works with business partners to design and implement revenue and reimbursement programs which include process and system solutions. Responsible for various reports, KPIs, and metrics for the Accounts Receivable department. Responsible for conducting business in accordance with ADUSA policies and procedures as well as Accounting Standard Practices.

Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. This position is based in one of our offices located in Carlisle, PA., or Salisbury, NC.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research, analyze, reconcile, audit and summarize financial data for use by management in making finance decisions and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Report productivity, margins, and expenditures that occur within the organization calculating accruals using business knowledge and extrapolations of historical data or future projections based on probability.
• Leads period close activities for assigned discipline maintaining current knowledge of specialize accounting and/or current tax laws and governmental regulations.
• Identifies and assesses financial variances based on knowledge and expertise providing insight and advice for senior management and other end users regarding accounting issues that arise from reconciliation or reported financial results.
• Compiles accurate period, quarterly, and annual reports ensuring accuracy of financial statements, and completes requests for non-standard reports.
• Serves as a technical resource during internal and external audit processes.
• Interactions are internal and external to the company at all levels and pertain to project / functional activities. Independently gains cooperation and commitment through personal persuasiveness.
• Analyze complex revenue and receivables accounts and negotiate with suppliers and customers to resolve billing disputes
• Partner with Category Management, Supply Chain, Retail Services, Banking, Information Technology, and all other business partners to identify and solve complex business issues
• Collaborates with business partners to design and implement revenue and reimbursement programs which include process and system solutions
• Answer Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet questions for assigned accounts and ensure completion of period-end checklist to ensure accurate reporting of income and receivables in the company's financial statements
• Responsible for ensuring the accounting transactions required to adequately report and manage receivable and other revenue accounts are completed in a timely and accurate manner, performing account analysis, and reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Point of contact for 3rd party vendor relations for outsourced functions and drives and leads special projects for the department.

Qualifications:

• 4-5 years of relevant finance or accounting experience, including accounts payable and account reconciliations
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate to all levels of management and outside vendors
• Ability to multitask several projects
• Strong organizational skills
• Customer-centric
• Strong Analytical skills
• Microsoft Excel
• Attention to detail
• General Accounting knowledge required
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• SAP S4/Hanna

ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $75,040 - $112,560

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.

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