Senior Data Analyst
Thrive MarketSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, Supply Chain, Financial ServicesIndustries
Requirements
- Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans using the Open Door Policy and applying these in executing business processes and practices
- Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources, collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and other business partners, identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations, carrying out tasks, communicating progress and information, determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities, and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback
- Demonstrates awareness, knowledge, and application of professional accounting standards to support entities' operational and financial requirements
- Identifies basic cost classifications (e.g., fixed, variable, direct, indirect) and their use for financial reporting and inventory valuation
- Applies accounting principles to accurately record financial transactions and maintain appropriate supporting documentation
- Performs all activities within the receivables process, calculates noncomplex provisions using appropriate methods, and identifies risks of bad debts
- Performs all activities within the payables process
- Performs month-end close activities and provides accurate and timely financial submissions
- Reconciles subledgers to general ledger and performs other related account reconciliations, evaluates accounts for legitimacy and balance substantiation
- Identifies basic financial statements, their purpose, interrelationships, and their elements, and calculates financial ratios
- Prepares and provides accurate and timely financial data where appropriate for inclusion in the financial control process
- Understands basic US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and/or country-specific reporting frameworks
- Demonstrates awareness, knowledge, and application of governance and controls guidelines
- Assists in collecting business data to evaluate effective adherence to internal controls and governance guidelines, and understands the implication of deviation and highlights potential risks
- Understands the interests and profiles of key stakeholders, analyzes stakeholder needs, and partners with them to share relevant information
- Engages with business partners (internal/external) on a periodic basis, establishes credibility, fosters a climate of trust and respect, and responds effectively and efficiently to requests
- Identifies the primary operational functions of the organization and lists common tasks and activities performed
Responsibilities
- Supports data management solutions and revises data rules under the guidance of others
- Documents changes and revisions to data sources and data hierarchies under the guidance of others
- Queries, reports, and analyzes data
- Supports new data sources and metadata integration (e.g., extracts reports from Workday)
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the employment type for this Senior Analyst role?
This is a full-time position.
Is this Senior Analyst position remote or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are required for the Senior Analyst, Supplier to Serve role?
Key skills include data management such as querying, reporting, and analyzing data; finance and accounting knowledge including applying professional standards, recording transactions, handling receivables/payables, month-end close, reconciliations, and preparing financial statements; and compliance with company policies, ethics, and using the Open Door Policy.
What is the team structure and culture like for this role?
The role is within Walmart’s Enterprise Business Services (EBS) Accounting Operations Centers of Excellence team, a centralized hub focused on optimizing and automating accounting processes using advanced technologies, driving innovation, continuous improvement, and accuracy in financial reporting. The team has specialized teams for business areas like Supply Chain, Financial Services, Merch Services, and others across North America.
What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Analyst position?
Strong candidates demonstrate compliance with policies and ethics using the Open Door Policy, effective collaboration with managers and partners, data analysis and management skills, and solid finance/accounting expertise in areas like transaction recording, receivables/payables, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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