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Weis Markets · 1 month ago

Manager of Inventory Accounting & Control

251 - Sunbury, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Weis Markets is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Manager of Inventory to ensure the accuracy of gross margin and oversee the store inventory reconciliation process. This role plays a critical part in maintaining financial integrity and supporting operational excellence across the organization.

Retail

Responsibilities

Lead the period and quarterly close processes for inventory, including reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and fluctuations. Ensure accurate and timely period, quarterly, and year-end close

Mentor and develop staff by fostering analytical thinking and challenging accounting treatments. Prepare team members for increasingly complex assignments

Build strong partnerships across departments and communicate professionally and concisely. Work closely with IT and business owners to prioritize and deliver major projects on time, ensuring thorough testing for system stability

Collaborate with department executives on financial decisions and ensure all significant accounting actions are reviewed and approved by the finance team

Partner with internal and external auditors to meet reporting timetables and prepare schedules for quarterly reviews and annual audits

Oversee store inventory count reconciliations, ensuring third-party results align with financial inventory. Communicate findings to Merchandising, Store Operations, and Asset Protection

Review inventory count results with Distribution Centers to confirm accurate balances by department and warehouse

Provide weekly analysis and forecasting for inventory adjustments and gross profit

Qualification

Accounting degreeCPACPA candidateLeadership skillsERP systems experienceFinancial reporting toolsAnalytical thinkingCommunication skillsTime management