Retail Accounting Manager

　　Philadelphia,PA

　　Position Summary

　　Our client is seeking a Retail Accounting Manager to join their team. As a Retail Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the merchandise strategy for the company. This leadership position involves overseeing the end-to-end merchandise lifecycle, from conception to delivery, to ensure the company's products align with market trends, customer preferences, and financial objectives. Your responsibilities will span across various aspects of merchandise management, requiring a blend of strategic thinking, team leadership, and analytical acumen. If you are interested, please see details below and APPLY NOW!

　　Essential Duties

　　Inventory Management:• Regularly review inventory levels, sales transactions, and stock movements to optimize product availability.

　　• Conduct thorough analysis of cost and margin, identifying exceptions, shrinkage, and discrepancies.

　　• Investigate and resolve inventory and sales-related issues, providing detailed information to management for informed decision-making.

　　Financial Analysis:• Provide valuable insights and perspectives on inventory, merchandise payables, and profit financial line items.

　　• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement in merchandise-related financial performance.

　　Accounting and Reporting:• Oversee the accounting, analysis, and reporting of inventory and merchandise payable transactions.

　　• Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions related to merchandise, adhering to accounting principles and standards.

　　Vendor Relations:• Collaborate with vendors to address and resolve invoicing issues, ensuring accurate and timely payment processing.

　　• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with vendors to optimize cost-effectiveness and enhance overall vendor relationships.

　　Month-End Close:• Take a lead role in ensuring all month-end close activities related to inventory and merchandise transactions are executed on time.

　　• Conduct comprehensive account reconciliations, addressing reconciling items promptly to maintain accurate financial records.

　　Position Requirements

　　• 7+ Years experience in a senior merchandise management role, preferably in retail or a related industry.

　　• 5 Years In-depth knowledge of merchandising principles, inventory management, and retail operations.

　　• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and market trends.

　　• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.

　　• Leadership experience with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.

　　• Bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, or a related field (MBA is a plus).

　　• Ability to work with others in a team environment; demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative style.

　　• Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop collaborative approaches.

　　• Demonstrates ability to identify and recommend process improvements.

　　• Demonstrates the ability to use sound judgment and discretion regarding confidential information.

　　• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

　　• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) to present positions to both accounting and non-accounting associates.

　　• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and / or as part of a team.

　　• Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail, problem solving and follow through.

　　Travel Requirements: As needed to meet service-level requirements and for required business meetings

　　Mission and Vision

　　We are a superior consulting firm focused on helping clients achieve their dreams and address complex situations with inspired people, deep expertise, and innovative technologies.

　　We are a perpetual career and opportunity enterprise, focused on building long-term benefits for our people and communities. We create collaborative and supportive relationships with our people, clients and communities. Our success enables us to invest time and resources to bettering the communities in which we live to help those communities thrive.

　　Inclusion and Diversity Statement

　　We value the contribution and wisdom of the team. At SolomonEdwardsGroup, we’ve built a vibrant and inclusive community. Our team members are curious, committed, and diverse. In keeping with our mission to build value through people, we cultivate a culture where differences are celebrated, and all members are treated fairly and equitably. Employees, business partners and our extended stakeholder family are empowered to share their experiences, ideas, perspectives; to be their whole selves.

　　Salary range $85-95/hr W2. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, location and skill set of the individual selected for this position.

　　Benefits offered - Health insurance, sick leave, 401(k)

　　SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.

　　SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC adheres to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Your privacy is important to us, and we never sell your data to third parties. Personal information is only collected to match applicants with job opportunities. For more information on your rights, click here: https://solomonedwards.com/privacy-policy/#ccpa

　　Job Ref: 141053