Accountant- Production Inventory Control
Location: Columbus, OH, US
Location Type: Hybrid
Job ID: 04JDX
Job Area: Accounting
Employment type: Full-time
Description
At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.
The Production Inventory Control Accountant is responsible for managing Beauty and Home owned inventory at vendor manufacturing facilities and completing physical inventory reconciliations related to those specific vendors. Individual is also responsible for ensuring all vendor transactions are properly processed in SAP (i.e. receipts, production, shrink, damages, etc.) as well as monthly journal entries and ad-hoc reporting. Reports to Senior Accountant. Opportunity to travel 3-4 times per year.
Responsibilities
- Work with vendors to resolve unprocessed receipts, production or shipments
- Transact inventory differences resulting from reconciliations.
- Ensure damaged/rejected items at suppliers are properly recorded in SAP
- Communicate disposal schedules to vendors; track and transact adjustments accordingly
- Identify Excess & Obsolete (E&O) reserved items during PI/B2B and account for inventory accordingly
- Research and resolve aged vendor metric issues (MRBR, GR/IR, Failed IDOCs)
- Partner with vendors to ensure adequate cut-offs and reporting for PI/B2Bs
- Resolve blocked invoice issues to ensure vendors are paid within payment terms
- Partner with AP to resolve invoice pricing discrepancies
- Post transactions in SAP for non-portal vendors
- Complete vendor statement reconciliations to resolve managed vendor issues
- Prepare GR/IR, MRBR and In Transit metrics for weekly team meetings
- Communicate status of aged blocked invoices, GR/IR, In Transit and current PI/B2B reconciliations for assigned vendors
- Conduct meeting with vendor prior to physical inventory to ensure understanding and compliance to all reconciliation requirements
- Monthly blackbook meeting to report balance sheet variances to upper management
- Minimum of one year experience in accounting and/or finance operations, preferably with a company with annual volume in excess of $100MM
- Experience in journal entry preparation, auditing and balance sheet reconciliation preferred
- Advanced PC skills, Excel and Word
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Proven organizational skills
- Relevant SAP experience a plus
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
- Advanced degree or CPA a plus
Core Competencies
- Lead with Curiosity & Humility
- Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
- Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
- Observe, Engage & Connect
- Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
- Deliver Business Results
Benefits
Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That’s why we’re proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:
- Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
- 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase program with discount
- No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including an inclusive family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs
- 40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!
Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
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