Finance Clerk

Job Description

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, analyze, and distribute monthly financial reports summarizing warehouse performance and key metrics such as labor costs, productivity, throughput, and cost per unit.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, consolidating input from warehouse management and tracking performance against projections.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights and recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Create, process, and track purchase orders (POs) for warehouse supplies, maintenance, and equipment.
• Accurately code and submit invoices through software and ensure timely approvals and payments.
• Monitor warehouse expenses and identify trends, variances, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyze and track freight, packaging, and supply costs to ensure cost efficiency and alignment with budget targets.
• Support inventory-related financial activities, including cost allocations, and shrinkage reporting.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and accounting teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain accurate financial documentation.
• Develop and maintain dashboards and standard reports to track operational KPIs and support data-driven decision-making.
• Assist with capital investment analysis for new equipment or process improvements.
• Participate in improving and automating financial processes, reporting tools, and workflow efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and support audit activities related to warehouse financial operations.
• Participate in monthly and quarterly business reviews and prepare ad hoc reports and analyses as requested.
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation in software and ERP systems.
• Communicate regularly with warehouse and corporate teams to ensure alignment of financial goals and activities.
• Perform other duties assigned by management to support the overall success of warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (SAP)
• Experience with software or comparable document management systems preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and efficiency.