Inventory Control Associate

Inventory Control Associate Your attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to maintain accurate financial records make you a great fit for our Inventory Control Associate position. Join our dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring inventory accuracy, reconciling financial records, and supporting inventory control processes that contribute to Dollar Tree's operational and financial success. About Your Role: As an Inventory Control Associate at Dollar Tree, you'll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of store inventory reporting. You'll review inventory transactions, reconcile physical inventory counts, analyze discrepancies, and make necessary adjustments to maintain accurate financial records. You'll work closely with Store Operations, Asset Protection, Accounts Payable, Merchandise Control, Internal Audit, and Financial Reporting to resolve inventory discrepancies, support inventory control procedures, and ensure accurate reporting across the organization. Your day-to-day job duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Inventory Reconciliation & Financial Accuracy Reconcile a minimum of 200 physical inventory counts to the General Ledger and Retail Stock Ledger each reporting period. Review and validate store inventory results to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness. Verify open-period book inventory cutoffs to support accurate financial reporting. Review and process necessary adjustments related to store markdowns, distribution center/store transfers, and other book inventory transactions. Validate the financial recording and tracking of merchandise movement. Prepare journal entries as needed to correct inventory-related discrepancies. Inventory Analysis & Reporting Analyze inventory results to identify discrepancies, unusual trends, and potential reporting inaccuracies. Research and document inventory variances to support accurate financial records and reporting. Assist the Inventory Control Supervisor with inventory research, documentation, and reconciliation activities. Support the accuracy and integrity of inventory data within the General Ledger and Retail Stock Ledger. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Operational Support Partner with Store Managers and District Managers to provide guidance on proper inventory control procedures and required documentation. Collaborate with Asset Protection, Accounts Payable, Merchandise Control, Internal Audit, and Financial Reporting to investigate and resolve inventory accounting discrepancies. Support internal business partners by researching inventory transactions and providing accurate, timely information. Administrative Support & Continuous Improvement Assist the Inventory Control Supervisor with special projects and departmental initiatives. Scan, organize, and maintain inventory workpapers and supporting documentation. Support management with Retail Stock Ledger-related projects. Identify opportunities to improve inventory reconciliation processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency. Complete additional projects and assignments as needed. Your Required Skills and Experience: Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Experience with Lawson General Ledger (GL) or a comparable general ledger system. Ability to write and execute queries to support data analysis and reporting. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining accuracy. Preferred Requirements: Previous inventory service experience. Prior experience in inventory control or inventory reconciliation. Understanding of retail accounting principles or previous retail accounting experience. Previous accounting experience. Associate de…

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