Senior Sales Audit Analyst

Responsibilities

• Review daily sales transactions, invoices, receipts, discounts, refunds, voids, returns and other retail transactions for accuracy
• Reconcile POS sales with cash, credit/debit card settlements, bank deposits and accounting records
• Identify discrepancies such as cash shortages/overages, duplicate transactions, unusual discounts or missing deposits
• Analyze sales data and trends to identify errors and potential fraud
• Investigate suspicious transactions and employee/customer activity and escalate potential fraud to management
• Evaluate the effectiveness of sales and cash-control procedures and recommend improvements
• Research chargebacks and negotiate their resolution
• Ensure Account Reconciliation aging is current
• Account Receivable Reconciliation
• Work with store operations, finance, accounting, IT and Loss Prevention teams to resolve recurring discrepancies and clean-up of existing credits where applicable
• Prepare audit reports, variance reports, exception reports, and management dashboards
• Collaborate with store managers and merchandising teams to address operational issues, improve sales processes, and ensure accurate reporting of sales transactions
• Ensure stores follow company policies, financial controls and audit standards
• Prepare financial reports related to accounts payable, including aged payables and cash flow forecasts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, Accounting, or Economics
• Relevant certifications are a plus
• Proven experience 3+ years in finance roles with retail or sales operations
• Proven interpersonal, problem-solving and time management skills
• Solid organizational skills, including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Ability to work independently and within a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of retail operations, POS, sales strategies, and compliance standards
• Strong technical research ability
• Previous experience with SAP S/4
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to lead and motivate teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Pay

The annual salary range for this position may vary from $90,000 - $100,000, and if applicable, may be eligible for bonuses and other incentive opportunities. The rate of pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.