Sales Audit Analyst - Temp

Job Description

Our client, a luxury fashion brand, is seeking a Temporary Sales Audit Analyst to join their finance team. Based in New York, NY , this temporary assignment is expected to run for approximately 6 months, with a hybrid schedule of 4 days onsite and 1 day remote per week . This individual will play an important role in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of retail sales and revenue transactions by overseeing daily reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring compliance with established financial controls and procedures. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in accounting or finance, experience working with reconciliations, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment.

Job Duties Include

Sales Reconciliation & Financial Reporting

• Perform daily reconciliations of retail point-of-sale (POS) transactions against corresponding payments received, including cash, credit cards, and other tender types.
• Investigate transaction discrepancies, identify root causes, and work closely with retail teams to obtain explanations and implement timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with IT to troubleshoot system-related discrepancies involving SAP and payment terminals.
• Review monthly concession settlement statements, validate reported sales against payments received, and confirm that all associated expenses have received the appropriate approvals.
• Track and reconcile merchandise returns between store locations to ensure returned items are properly accounted for and received at their original point of purchase.
• Reconcile e-commerce and marketplace transactions against payments received, partnering with Client Services and external vendors to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Process accounts receivable clearings in SAP, including applicable balance sheet and profit and loss adjustments.
• Prepare monthly net sales reports for retail landlords to support rental calculations.

Financial Operations & Compliance

• Review and manage credit card chargeback disputes by gathering supporting documentation, coordinating with store personnel, and submitting responses within established deadlines.
• Process customer refund requests through various payment methods, including ACH, checks, and wire transfers, coordinating with retail teams and Accounts Payable to ensure timely processing.
• Complete SAP inventory adjustments for merchandise losses reimbursed by shipping carriers.
• Assist with monthly financial close activities, including the preparation and recording of credit card processing fees and expense accruals.
• Work alongside Retail Operations and Loss Prevention to reinforce internal controls and promote compliance with established cash-handling and store operational procedures.

Retail Support & Administrative Responsibilities

• Monitor the shared Finance inbox and respond to inquiries from retail locations in a timely and professional manner.
• Coordinate and process store-related requests, providing day-to-day assistance with sales audit and financial operations matters.
• Support retail teams with questions related to reconciliations, payment discrepancies, refunds, and other financial processes.
• Assist with internal and external audits, financial compliance initiatives, and additional projects as needed.
• Collaborate with Finance and cross-functional business partners on various operational priorities and special assignments.

Job Qualifications Include

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, sales audit, or financial operations; retail industry experience is a plus.
• Prior experience performing account reconciliations and investigating financial discrepancies.
• Working knowledge of fundamental accounting principles, including the preparation and recording of journal entries.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems preferred.
• Familiarity with retail point-of-sale (POS) systems is advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including proficiency with Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a customer-service-oriented approach when supporting retail teams.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and willing to take on additional responsibilities as business needs evolve.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.

Pay: $30-34.50/hr

The description above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required.

While PCG appreciates all applicants, only those qualified will be contacted. Thank you for your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you believe you are a great candidate for this position, and the salary listed does not meet your expectations, we would still love to speak to you! PCG, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. PCG and our clients may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications. This range may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for additional compensation including incentive pay, discretionary bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, details of which will be provided during the hiring process.

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