Senior Analyst, Record to Report (Plant Accountant)

Position Summary… What you’ll do… Walmart’s Enterprise Business Services (EBS) is a powerhouse of seven exceptional teams delivering world-class technology solutions and services making a profound impact at every level of Walmart. As a key part of Walmart Global Tech, our teams set the bar for operational excellence and leverage emerging technology to support millions of customers, associates, and stakeholders worldwide. Joining EBS means embarking on a journey of limitless growth, relentless innovation, and the chance to set new industry standards that shape the future of Walmart. We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Analyst, Record to Report (Plant Accountant) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of financial analysis and be able to execute and deliver comprehensive financial reports. This role requires expertise in forecasting, planning, and month-end ledger closing, as well as the ability to reconcile complex accounts and ensure accuracy in financial reporting. This role is located in Robinson, TX . Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. What you’ll do: Financial Reporting: Execute and deliver accurate financial reports, ensuring compliance and completeness for various departments and plant-wide. Balance Sheet and P&L Correlation: Understand and analyze the relationship between the Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss structure. Forecasting and Planning: Perform and confidently communicate forecasts and planning to stakeholders. Month-End Closing: Manage tasks for closing the ledger at month-end, including AP and AR processes, close checklists, necessary entries, and analysis. Account Reconciliation: Reconcile complex accounts, ensuring accuracy and no surprises through detailed analysis. Variance Analysis: Track, understand, and communicate variances to budgets, forecasts, and plans. Stakeholder Engagement: Identify stakeholders of financial data, develop effective engagement tools, and build strong relationships and trust. Continuous Improvement: Utilize tools and systems for continuous improvement, such as Kaizen and Six Sigma. Risk Management: Understand risks to financials, ensure relevant controls are followed, and communicate risks to leadership. SOX Controls: Comprehend SOX controls and frameworks as they relate to Walmart Manufacturing. Metrics Analysis: Understand plant and home office metrics, how they are calculated, and how your role impacts these numbers. Unit Production Analysis: Analyze units produced at the plant, forecast risks, and relate financial data to cost per unit. Labor Reporting: Analyze labor costs, trends in overtime, direct/indirect costs, and predict labor costs to drive plant performance. Spend Tracking: Track plant spend, drivers of spend, and compare to plans and forecasts. Work with stakeholders to correct variances. Cost Reduction: Identify areas of excess cost and collaborate with stakeholders to reduce costs, ensuring plant delivers on EDLC. Communication with Controller: Update the Controller on cost variances, performance, risks, and forecasting. Inventory Review: Review raw and finished goods inventory, understand normal balances, and assist with physical inventory processes. Journal Entries: Perform journal entries with proper documentation, understanding accruals and standard entries. AP/AR Processes: Assist with end-to-end AP/AR processes, resolve GR/IR issues, and ensure correct coding and processing. Policy Adherence: Track adherence to company policies around costs such as travel and tax. What you’ll bring 2+ years of experience in accounting or financial analysis, preferably in a manufacturing or plant environment Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Strong understanding of financial and business terms. Experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and planning. Proficiency in account reconciliation and variance analysis. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Knowledge of continuous improvement tools (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma). Familiarity with SOX controls and frameworks. Ability to analyze metrics and industry trends. Experience in labor reporting and cost analysis. Ability to track and manage plant spend and cost reduction initiatives. Proficiency in performing journal entries and managing AP/AR processes. Understanding of company policies and adherence to cost guidelines Join our team and contribute to the financial success and operational efficiency of our plant. At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam’s Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor’s degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart. The annual salary range for this position is $70,000.00 - $130,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : Stock Minimum Qualifications… Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications. Preferred Qualifications… Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications. Primary Location… 750 John Bowden Pkwy, Robinson, TX 76706-0000, United States of America Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Walmart