Denver, CO
Want to love where you work? At Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, our team members are the key to our ability to achieve our mission – to spark the creativity that lives in every person. When you shop our stores, not only will our stores and the products we sell excite you, you will quickly notice that our teams are inspired to provide exceptional service. They are the reason we are the best fabric and craft retail brand in the country. They are why our customers love to shop our stores In each of our nearly 800 locations throughout the U.S., you will find our Team Members directly interacting with customers and assisting with operational, merchandising, and receiving tasks throughout the store. If you are dynamic, energetic and have a passion for serving and inspiring creativity, you will love working at Jo-Ann.
Summary
The Retail Auditor can work remotely from Denver, Dallas or Orlando areas and will be responsible for performing store audits utilizing a standard work program, store shrink reviews, physical inventory observations, and training in the store environment. Retail Auditors will be responsible for understanding store policies and procedures, including point of sale procedures and store standards. This position represents the Internal Audit Department in the store environment. All stores eligible for audit must be audited, all new stores receive 1.5 days of training, and all new Store Team Leaders receive one day of training. Additional time will be spent performing physical inventory observations and on special projects. Limited home office time will be available to schedule travel and prepare audit documentation. Up to 100% travel can be expected.
Scope
Perform store operational audits and inventory observations focused on internal controls and adherence to policies and procedures.
Provide audit, internal control and inventory shrink training to store and district level management. Perform other operational audits, as required.
Provide policy and procedure recommendations to improve internal controls and operational efficiency.
Assume additional responsibilities and perform special projects and audits, as needed.
Education Requirements
Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration.
Preferred: Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
Experience
Minimum: 0 - 2 years of experience in Accounting, Finance or Internal Audit.
Preferred: Retail industry and Internal Audit experience.
Other Skills
Preferred: CPA, CIA, CMA or equivalent certification. Understanding of basic accounting principles, audit procedures and techniques and internal controls; understanding of retail operations and related policies and procedures; ability to work independently, as well as with a team; significant travel will be required (up to 100%).
Our company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. This job summary is intended to be brief and does not list all the duties for this position. Nothing in this job description should be construed as an express or implied contract of employment. Jo-Ann Stores, LLC. is an at-will employer, which means that your employment may be terminated by the Company or yourself with or without notice or cause unless the at-will arrangement is modified by a written agreement signed by both you and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company.