Inventory Control Associate

Your attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to maintain accurate financial records make you a great fit for our Inventory Control Associate position. Join our dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring inventory accuracy, reconciling financial records, and supporting inventory control processes that contribute to Dollar Tree's operational and financial success.

As an Inventory Control Associate at Dollar Tree, you'll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of store inventory reporting. You'll review inventory transactions, reconcile physical inventory counts, analyze discrepancies, and make necessary adjustments to maintain accurate financial records.

You'll work closely with Store Operations, Asset Protection, Accounts Payable, Merchandise Control, Internal Audit, and Financial Reporting to resolve inventory discrepancies, support inventory control procedures, and ensure accurate reporting across the organization.

Your day-to-day job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Reconcile a minimum of 200 physical inventory counts to the General Ledger and Retail Stock Ledger each reporting period.
• Review and validate store inventory results to ensure accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness.
• Verify open-period book inventory cutoffs to support accurate financial reporting.
• Review and process necessary adjustments related to store markdowns, distribution center/store transfers, and other book inventory transactions.
• Validate the financial recording and tracking of merchandise movement.
• Prepare journal entries as needed to correct inventory-related discrepancies.

• Analyze inventory results to identify discrepancies, unusual trends, and potential reporting inaccuracies.
• Research and document inventory variances to support accurate financial records and reporting.
• Assist the Inventory Control Supervisor with inventory research, documentation, and reconciliation activities.
• Support the accuracy and integrity of inventory data within the General Ledger and Retail Stock Ledger.

• Partner with Store Managers and District Managers to provide guidance on proper inventory control procedures and required documentation.
• Collaborate with Asset Protection, Accounts Payable, Merchandise Control, Internal Audit, and Financial Reporting to investigate and resolve inventory accounting discrepancies.
• Support internal business partners by researching inventory transactions and providing accurate, timely information.

• Assist the Inventory Control Supervisor with special projects and departmental initiatives.
• Scan, organize, and maintain inventory workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Support management with Retail Stock Ledger-related projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory reconciliation processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Complete additional projects and assignments as needed.

• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with Lawson General Ledger (GL) or a comparable general ledger system.
• Ability to write and execute queries to support data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining accuracy.

• Previous inventory service experience.
• Prior experience in inventory control or inventory reconciliation.
• Understanding of retail accounting principles or previous retail accounting experience.
• Previous accounting experience.
• Associate degree in Accounting or currently pursuing an accounting-related degree.
• Demonstrated interest in professional development, learning new job functions, and advancing into positions of increased responsibility.

Start Rate = $20.75 - $22.75 based on experience.

The company offers Health, Dental, & Vision, a flexible spending account, life and disability insurance benefits, a 401k plan, PTO, paid holidays annually, and an employee stock purchase plan.

Our success is a team effort —

when we reach our goals, you'll be eligible for a yearly bonus!

At Dollar Tree, we make a difference in the lives of our customers every day by exceeding their expectations and delivering value—it's what our business is built on. Our associates play an important role in this commitment by embracing change and showing up for their teams and their communities.

We see an exciting path forward as our company continues to grow and transform—and we know that this path starts with you.

Join our team today and discover The Value of You.

Dollar Tree is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. This is not to be considered a complete list of job duties, which may be amended from time to time at the discretion of Dollar Tree. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.

Please note, this job description is not a contract of employment and may be modified to meet evolving business needs. Employment at Dollar Tree is at-will, meaning that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.