We are looking for an experienced Sr. Accountant to join our finance team. This role is ideal for an accounting specialist who can oversee core close activities, maintain accurate financial records, and strengthen day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-moving retail environment. The position offers the opportunity to lead critical processes across fixed assets, reconciliations, and payables while partnering with cross-functional teams to support compliance and reporting accuracy. If interested please send resume to tiana.gjeldum@roberthalf.c0m
Responsibilities:
- Lead the full lifecycle of fixed asset accounting, including asset setup, depreciation calculations, retirements, impairment reviews, and ongoing maintenance of supporting schedules and sub-ledger activity.
- Prepare and record journal entries while ensuring the general ledger remains complete, accurate, and fully supported through monthly account reconciliations and variance analysis.
- Reconcile bank activity for operating, store, and merchant accounts, coordinating with internal stakeholders to investigate differences and resolve aged reconciling items promptly.
- Direct daily accounts payable operations by reviewing invoice processing, approving payment batches, validating expense classifications, maintaining vendor records, monitoring aging, and supporting annual 1099 reporting.
- Supervise and coach accounts payable team members, helping improve performance, consistency, and adherence to internal controls and accounting standards.
- Assist with month-end close by organizing schedules, validating balances, and ensuring deadlines are met across assigned accounting areas.
- Partner with internal and external auditors by assembling requested documentation, explaining account activity, and helping maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
- Serve as a resource for other accounting staff by sharing guidance on fixed assets, reconciliations, journal entries, and payables processes.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows and strengthen procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency, and control.
- Support broader accounting initiatives and process updates as needed within the finance organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within retail or e-commerce environments.
- Practical experience managing fixed asset accounting, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and accounts payable oversight.
- Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to apply accounting guidance to routine and complex business transactions.
- Experience using ERP platforms, with NetSuite considered a strong advantage.
- Advanced Excel capabilities, including the use of pivot tables, lookup functions, and large-volume data analysis.
- High level of accuracy, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain accounting matters effectively to different audiences.