Senior Analyst – Inventory Accounting

The Home Depot

Senior inventory accounting analyst supporting The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer. Managing finance shared-services operations, reporting, projects, and continuous improvement.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial processes such as Procure to Pay, Order to Cash, and Record to Report, while applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills to improve efficiency and support project goals. Proficient in data analytics and innovative technologies, with a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Financial ReportingData AnalyticsAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableMicrosoft Office Suite

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableGL EntryData AnalyticsStatistical MethodologyAccounting PrinciplesAuditing StandardsProcess ImprovementMonth-End Processes

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving SkillsResearch SkillsProfessional Interaction

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteAccounting SoftwareData Visualization ToolsRPAMachine LearningArtificial IntelligenceBlockchain

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Finance Business ServicesProcure to PayOrder to CashRecord to ReportKPISLAContinuous ImprovementShared-Services Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

RPA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform day-to-day activities for the assigned Finance Business Services tower, such as procure to pay, order to cash, or record to report
Partner with internal teams and external business partners to resolve discrepancies and solve problems
Apply foundational skills in accounts payable, accounts receivable, GL entry, or financial reporting
Maintain, file, and/or distribute required internal and external documentation
Work on departmental and strategic projects
Collaborate with project/product managers and cross-functional teams
Support and help more junior analysts
Manage workload and competing priorities
Present continuous improvement insights and recommendations to managers and leaders
Develop and recommend solutions based on prior experience
Gather input and feedback concerning business needs
Execute operational tasks related to the assigned PTP, OTC, or RTR tower
Interpret data in reports and ledgers
Provide advice and analysis to improve efficiency
Execute month-end and year-end processes
Monitor and work toward KPIs and SLAs
Assist the FBS manager with building and interpreting business analyses
Work with project teams and business partners to complete project goals
Help prioritize assignments and ensure quality and accuracy
Seek knowledge of finance developments and trends, including analytics, intelligent automation, and robotics
Participate in continuous improvement of financial shared-services processes and tools

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be eighteen years of age or older
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States
2-4 years of relevant work experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software and other accounting software programs
Thorough understanding of accounting and/or finance principles and practices
Knowledge of statistical methodology, generally accepted accounting principles, and generally accepted auditing standards
Ability to work independently and complete work on schedule in a fast-paced environment
Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills
Experience with data analytics/data visualization
Experience with innovative technologies such as RPA, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain highly desired
Ability to prepare and present clear, concise administrative and financial reports
High school diploma and/or GED
No leadership experience required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote/Virtual work arrangement
Overnight travel typically less than 10% of the time