Accounting Operations Business Analyst

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams.  We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

Finance at DICK’S Sporting Goods – we’re more than just a team of people behind excel spreadsheets. We are fiduciaries driving financial excellence for our teammates, athletes and shareholders. We are trusted business partners guiding decisions & strategy, delivering meaningful business insights, and leading with innovative ideas. Here at DICK’S, we’re building a diverse Finance culture that differentiates us as a career destination that will consistently challenge and reward. On our team, you’ll focus on relentless improvement and innovation to support our growing business. Learn more about #DSGFinance here: https://bit.ly/3nnLkvG.

This role will be responsible for a combination of analysis and system oversite related to our Vendor Correspondence Payables team.  The Business Analyst will analyze financial trends of our merchandise vendors, prepare various reports emphasizing key drivers, and partner with internal stakeholders to implement process and productivity improvements within the department.  The ability to problem-solve and experience with data analytics tools combined with effective communication at all levels of management is required.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Vendor Correspondence Processes

• Monitor various vendor programs and liaise with Merchandising, Inventory Control and Vendors to ensure accurate and efficient completion.
• Prepare the Accounts Payable weekly payment forecast process. Includes report creation from multiple sources and partnership with Treasury department. Variance analysis and presentation to leadership as needed.
• Compile detailed financial risk assessments for merchandise vendors.
• Manage the daily RLM and VCM upload process to ensure accuracy and resolve any system/upload issues.
• Administer the RTV / Claim approval process with an emphasis on limited financial risk; Involves partnership with internal stakeholders and vendors to resolve RTV disputes.
• Manage the GVC used golf club program and Merchandise Kill Cost process working closely with Accounting and Merchandising teams.

System Administration and Process/Productivity Improvement

• Serve as  system liaison for RLM, SharePoint, and SCI as well as have a strong understanding of the sub-set systems from which the information is extracted.
• Continuously review processes within Accounting Operations and identify opportunities for improvements to create additional value or time efficiencies by leveraging existing system capabilities as well as Alteryx and UI Path.
• Prepare analysis on vendor trends and issues that pertain to assigned accounts. This includes understanding and effectively communicating causes of variances.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to vendor programs and explain variance drivers as needed.
• Partner with Accounting and FP&A on forecasting and budgeting.
• Prepare the Accounting Operations debit balance reporting package and identify key drivers of results.
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis as requested with corresponding insight on findings and effectively communicate to leadership.

Reporting, Reconciliations, and Analysis

• Prepare analysis on vendor trends and issues that pertain to assigned accounts. This includes understanding and effectively communicating causes of variances.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts related to vendor programs and explain variance drivers as needed.
• Partner with Accounting and FP&A on forecasting and budgeting.
• Prepare the Accounting Operations debit balance reporting package and identify key drivers of results.
• Prepare ad-hoc analysis as requested with corresponding insight on findings and effectively communicate to leadership.

System Administration and Process/Productivity Improvement

• Serve as  system liaison for RLM, SharePoint, and SCI as well as have a strong understanding of the sub-set systems from which the information is extracted.
• Continuously review processes within Accounting Operations and identify opportunities for improvements to create additional value or time efficiencies by leveraging existing system capabilities as well as Alteryx and UI Path.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting or Finance preferred

• 5 - 7 years' experience preferred 

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting or Finance preferred

• 5 - 7 years' experience preferred