Analyst, Inventory Accounting

POSITION PURPOSE
This position assists in the preparation of economic- and financial analysis and forecasts for use in the development of financial business decisions.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Performs economic and financial research and analyzes internal and external issues related to sales, gross margin, rate of return, working capital, investment, financial performance, and other financial metrics. 
• Compiles or prepares reports, graphs and charts of developed data. 
• Conducts special financial and statistical studies as directed in coordination with other departments in the preparation of statistical studies. 
• Gathers and correlates basic information using established and defined financial procedures

NATURE AND SCOPE

• This position typically reports to a Senior Financial Analyst.
• This position typically has no direct reports.
• Typically requires some persuasion or influencing of others.
• Typically procedures for analyzing situations and making conclusions are very diverse.
• Typically considers among many different options or procedures when solving problems.
• Typically progress or results of work is periodically checked. Has some leeway to change work procedures.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Environment:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Additional Environmental Job Requirements:
Must meet reasonable deadlines, quotas or demands for accuracy and/or may be involved in some mildly difficult situationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Education Required:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Years of Relevant Work Experience: 2 years

Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Bachelor' s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field is preferred. 
• Three years experience in Accounting or Finance is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Analytical skills.