Sales Audit Analyst

The Sales Audit Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of sales and tender transactions across multiple systems. This position involves conducting tender verification, performing detailed reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and analyzing data to support audits, projects, and operational activities. The analyst will work closely with various departments to identify discrepancies, support system enhancements, and contribute to process improvements that align with company policies and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

- Analyze and review daily sales and tender transactions, verifying that all supporting documentation is appropriate and performing account reconciliations to maintain data accuracy.
- Generate reports highlighting variance analyses or trends that may reveal system or store-level issues requiring attention.
- Extract and download data files from multiple websites and systems into the central sales audit and general ledger (G/L) systems for further analysis.
- Assist in system enhancements and implementations to improve audit processes and data management.
- Ensure accounting entries are accurately prepared and posted, complying with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company revenue recognition policies.
- Manage the write-off process by gathering and analyzing relevant data, proposing journal entries, obtaining supervisory approval, and ensuring accurate posting.
- Complete regular account reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
- Support forecasting efforts by analyzing historical and current data, industry trends, and company business plans.
- Collaborate with Loss Prevention and Operations teams to address store-related issues and identify improvement opportunities.
- Prepare journal entries, accruals, and weekly or monthly reports as required.
- Report any suspicious activities or potential ethics violations promptly to senior management.
- Run complex reports, perform ad hoc calculations, develop financial models, execute data queries, and contribute to special projects as assigned.
- Propose and implement ongoing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance, banking, or data analysis; experience in retail is considered an advantage.
- Solid understanding of general accounting principles and associated processes.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

- Strong communication skills with a proactive and collaborative approach to working across teams.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated initiative and eagerness for professional growth, capable of effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, including advanced functions such as lookups and pivot tables.
- Experience with reconciliations and accounting systems is highly desirable.

This role offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to the financial accuracy and operational efficiency of the organization while working within a dynamic and collaborative environment. The Sales Audit Analyst will be instrumental in supporting the company’s commitment to compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement.