Summary: The Corporate Inventory Specialist will perform necessary research and take actions to ensure the accurate accounting of the company’s accounting records related to inventory. Maintaining open lines of communication with our stakeholders and partnering with procurement and accounts payable personnel to resolve all issues are a must. The ultimate goal is to assist in keeping accurate records of inventory transactions for retail merchandise, food & beverage as well as other various inventory. The desired candidate should be able to create, communicate and execute inventory processes with minimal supervision. This position reports directly to the Corporate Inventories Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reconciles and resolves discrepancies in inventories ledgers
• Accurately enters detailed data into financial systems
• Generates various reports, registers and spreadsheets; transmits data as needed
• Keeps filing system up-to-date, including boxing and archiving old files and creating new files for each year
• Knowledgeable in inventory accounting and able to answer questions related to day-to-day work
• Facilitates the preparation and recording of inventory purchases, transfers, adjustments due to breakage, valuation or otherwise
• Assists in the preparation of inventories sub-ledger reports and reconciliation of the sub-ledger to the general ledger
• May directly assist in the cycle counts or annual physical counts of various inventory types at any of our park or corporate locations
• Reviews purchasing and receiving documentation to facilitate a three-way match in our accounts payable department
• Prepares and breaks down freight bills, as well as retains sufficient documentation for landed cost
• Prepares and reconciles cost of sales calculations as well as other specific inventory metrics used in the business
• Investigates reconciliation imbalances; reports monthly on any out of balance situations
• Communicates with vendors, team members, supply chain personnel, etc. ensuring proper accounting treatment is applied to inventory transactions
• Performs inventory variance analyses at month-end and recommends adjustments as required
• Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of company principles and values; champions safety as necessary

Skills and Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline is required and previous inventory experience is recommended.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Must be eager to learn, be detail oriented, possess good math aptitude, and be able to work in a teaming environment.
• Ability to interface effectively with employees at all levels of the organization is an important requirement.
• Discretion and trustworthiness, and the ability to keep all Company information and materials strictly confidential (both internally and externally) are essential elements of this position.
• Must be well organized, diligent, and be a self-starter with the ability to independently identify work to be done.
• Must be flexible and have the ability to adjust to sudden changes in work priorities. The applicant must also have the ability to prioritize work generally and in order to accommodate those changes.
• Attention to detail and extreme care in performing tasks accurately and carefully are also essential.

Other Functions: All other duties assigned or necessary to support the park as a whole. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties when circumstances (e.g., emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs, or technological developments) dictate.