Temp Sales Audit Analyst- Luxury Fashion Brand!

Our client, a luxury fashion brand, is seeking a Sales Audit Analyst to join the team on a temporary basis!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and perform daily account reconciliations between the POS & funds collected for all retail sales (ie. cash, credit card, etc.). Analyze and investigate discrepancies and continuously follow up with the retail teams for explanations and resolutions. Partner with the IT department on SAP and terminal discrepancies, as needed.
• Review the monthly concession settlement statements for accuracy and reconcile sales with payments received. Ensure all expenses charged are approved by the appropriate departments and reconcile “Returns from Other Locations” to confirm all returned merchandise were received back at the original store of purchase.
• Reconcile E-Commerce and Marketplace sales to payments collected. Identify discrepancies and partner with the Client Services team and external 3rd parties to research and resolve issues.
• Perform SAP receivable account clearings, including balance sheet and P&L postings.
• Monitor, compile, and submit evidence to dispute Credit Card chargeback claims. Coordinate with retail store teams to collect related documentation and supporting details to meet submission deadlines.
• Process customer refund requests (i.e. ACH, check, or wire) and coordinate with the retail store teams and the A/P department for timely payment execution.
• Perform SAP inventory movements for lost products reimbursed through UPS.
• Support the month-end financial closing, including preparing and booking monthly credit card fees and expense accruals.
• Prepare and report Monthly Net Sales to the retail landlords for rent calculations.
• Monitor the Group Retail Finance inbox daily and assist/respond to store inquiries in a timely manner.
• Partner with Retail Operations and Loss Prevention to enforce internal controls and to ensure stores are following the proper cash handling and operational procedures.
• Assist with audits, compliance requirements, and special projects as necessary, collaborating with other Finance teams and relevant departments throughout the company as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience; retail experience a plus.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Familiarity with retail POS systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles and experience with preparing and booking journal entries.
• Proven reconciliation experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel proficiency required (i.e. Pivot Tables & VLOOKUP).

Please submit your resume for consideration!

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