Job Summary

The Senior Accountant should have a strong knowledge of GAAP and the ability to operate effectively in rapidly scaling, dynamic environment. The Senior Accountant interacts effectively with cross functional teams, such as Finance, Merchandising, Distribution Center, AP and IT. This person seeks professional development and can quickly understand broad objectives, work independently to achieve those objectives, and take the initiative to identify and implement process, improvement.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Type 61/Transfers of products from DC-Store and Store-Store
• Process MOS based on Pricing Events
• Help with quarterly inventory counts (work with LP/Stores to research variances)
• Yearly DC inventory count
• Process Habitat 4 Humanity entries to reclass donations based on Sales of SKUs (work with Marketing to determine new SKUs/follow contract obligations)
• Calculate Sales Return Reserve on a quarterly basis and lookbacks for Audit
• Track Direct Sourcing activity
• Month-end entries/Recons for select Inventory accounts
• Help with UAT for any new projects that affect the Inventory process
• Help match freight files daily (Domestic/Import)
• Research and process any needed cost adjustments to inventory
• Work with DC teams to adjust inventory based on operations
• Help with Mode invoice validation
• Process Damages scanned at Stores
• Adjust POs in SAP to unblock them for AP payments
• Work with DCs/Merchandising on all changes to New Store inventory
• Part of Reclass Project team for yearly project
• Perform necessary Audit requests
• Analyze, prepare and record various general accounting journal entries such as accruals, prepaids, etc.;
• Prepare various general accounting balance sheet account reconciliations for accruals, prepaids, etc.;
• Collaborate with different functional teams to actively contribute to a disciplined financial statement close.
• Assist with periodic/annual policy memo updates;
• Provide timely and accurate accounting information to internal customers on ad hoc basis;
• Maintain process documentation and ensure SOX 404 compliance;
• Assist in implementations of new policies and procedures;
• Assist with other projects as assigned;
• Research and respond to inquiries regarding costs and or budget variances; and
• Review financial data for accuracy and integrity.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related area
• Minimum of five years of general ledger, month-end close and reconciliation experience in an ERP environment (SAP experience preferred)
• Must have analytical skills, be detail oriented and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Computer skills with proficiency in Excel and Word required
• Detail oriented, deadline driven, organized individual able to handle multiple tasks while working independently or as part of a team across multiple departments
• Excellent analytical and proven problem-solving skills
• Commitment to meeting daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines regardless of the obstacles
• Highly motivated and dedicated to contributing to the growth and success of the company