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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in inventory costing processes, including standard costing and inventory valuation, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Proficient in analyzing inventory transactions and preparing financial reports to support effective inventory management and cost-saving initiatives.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Inventory Costing MethodsERP Systems ProficiencyAdvanced Excel SkillsInventory Management Software ExperienceBachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Inventory ValuationVariance AnalysisCost Model DevelopmentInventory Control ProceduresJournal EntriesReconciliationData InterpretationTrend AnalysisPhysical Inventory CountsAccounting-Standard Compliance
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsCollaborationCommunication
Tools & Technologies
ERP SystemsInventory Management SoftwareExcel
Certifications & Qualifications
CPACMA
Industry Keywords
Retail IndustryInventory ManagementCost AccountingFinancial ReportingRetail Operations
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesChefERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage and oversee inventory costing processes, including standard costing and inventory valuation
- Analyze inventory transactions and adjustments for accuracy and accounting-standard compliance
- Coordinate, reconcile, and investigate physical inventory counts and variances with financial records
- Prepare and analyze inventory-related financial reports, including variance and trend analyses
- Monitor and report on inventory levels, aging, and slow-moving items
- Assist with month-end and year-end inventory close processes, journal entries, and reconciliations
- Develop and maintain inventory cost models
- Implement and improve inventory control procedures
- Provide management with cost-saving and inventory-management recommendations
- Ensure compliance with inventory accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Reconcile and approve cost and quantity variances at PO and invoice level
- Collaborate with CHEF’STORE leadership, Finance and Accounting leaders and associates, vendors, consultants, and market/industry sources
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3+ years of proven experience as an Inventory Cost Accountant, Inventory Analyst, or similar role within the retail industry
- Strong understanding of inventory costing methods and inventory management principles
- Proficiency in ERP systems
- Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables
- Experience with inventory management software
- Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data and identify trends
- Knowledge of retail operations and familiarity with retail industry trends preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Up to 10% travel
- Must be able to perform required physical activities
- CPA or CMA certification is a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual incentive plan bonus
- Health insurance
- Pre-tax spending accounts
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Life insurance
- Hybrid work arrangement