Sales Audit Analyst

Overview

Sales Audit Operations 

• Monitor and identify store POS_LOG file issues and missing transaction data. 

• Extract and analyze sales audit information from database and reporting systems. 

• Validate completeness of store sales transactions and audit data. 

• Maintain daily oversight of sales audit processing queues and prioritize exceptions. 

Issue Resolution & System Support 

• Investigate stores with missing POS_LOG full files. 

• Create and manage IT Help Desk incident tickets for sales audit exceptions. 

• Partner with IT and business teams to resolve sales transaction and data transmission issues. 

• Track and follow up on open issues until resolution is achieved. 

Sales Audit Reconciliation 

• Review cash balancing totals and identify tender variances by store and register. 

• Compare cash-out amounts against reported tender amounts across payment methods. 

• Balance registers and resolve discrepancies within the sales audit system. 

• Ensure stores are accurately processed and moved to accepted status after reconciliation. 

• Adhere to established controls and processing restrictions for unresolved POS_LOG issues. 

Store and Register Processing 

• Process sales audit transactions for large volumes of retail locations and registers. 

• Complete daily audit activities within designated processing windows. 
• Communicate trends, recurring issues, and operational risks to management. Monitor stores with processing delays and ensure timely resolution.

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iPad Store Processing 

• Identify and monitor iPad stores requiring additional audit processing. 

• Recalculate report totals and review variances for affected locations. 

• Force complete and manually advance stores when required. 

• Verify final status and accuracy of processed locations. 

 

Compliance & Reporting 

• Maintain compliance with company audit controls and financial policies. 
• Document audit exceptions and resolutions.
• Support period-end close activities and post-close cleanup processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the sales audit function. 

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Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with JDA/Blue Yonder Sales Audit systems. 

• Experience with retail store operations and cash management processes. 

• Familiarity with Access databases, data extraction tools, and ticket management systems. 

• Knowledge of retail financial controls and reconciliation practices. 
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Key Competencies 

• Analytical Thinking 

• Financial Reconciliation 

• Problem Resolution 

• Data Integrity Management 

• Process Improvement 

• Attention to Detail 

• Time Management 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Customer Service Orientation 
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Working Conditions 

• Fast-paced retail finance environment supporting a large multi-store operation. 

• Regular interaction with Finance, Treasury, IT, Store Operations, and Audit teams. 

• Periodic support during month-end and period-close activities. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting established service levels.

 

Qualifications

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field preferred. 

• 2+ years of experience in sales audit, retail accounting, finance operations, cash reconciliation, or related area. 

• Experience working with retail POS systems and sales audit applications. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis. 

• Strong attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills. 

• Ability to manage high-volume transactional workloads while maintaining accuracy. 

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.