Manager of Inventory Accounting & Control

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Job Description:

SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate is responsible for the functions below, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Inventory Close Management: 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.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop staff by fostering analytical thinking and challenging accounting treatments. Prepare team members for increasingly complex assignments.
• ·Cross-Functional Collaboration: 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.
• Financial Oversight: Collaborate with department executives on financial decisions and ensure all significant accounting actions are reviewed and approved by the finance team.
• Audit Compliance: Partner with internal and external auditors to meet reporting timetables and prepare schedules for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Inventory Reconciliation: Oversee store inventory count reconciliations, ensuring third-party results align with financial inventory. Communicate findings to Merchandising, Store Operations, and Asset Protection.
• Distribution Center Coordination: Review inventory count results with Distribution Centers to confirm accurate balances by department and warehouse.
• Forecasting & Analysis: Provide weekly analysis and forecasting for inventory adjustments and gross profit.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This associate is responsible for overseeing two Staff Accountants. 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, the associate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (required); CPA or CPA candidate (preferred)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools is a plus.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer:  Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.