Senior Accountant (Retail)

Senior Staff Accountant – Drive Financial Accuracy, Operational Insights & Business Growth

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Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

A bit about us:

Ready to take your accounting career to the next level? Join a fast-growing, innovative organization where your financial expertise will drive strategic decisions, streamline operations, and make a meaningful impact across a thriving multi-location business!

Our client is a growing organization in the retail industry, known for its commitment to operational excellence, exceptional customer service, and continuous improvement. With a strong focus on innovation, collaboration, and professional development, they foster a supportive environment where employees can grow their careers, contribute to business success, and make a meaningful impact.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation & Bonus: Enjoy a competitive salary, discretionary year-end bonus, and a 401(k) with up to 4% company match.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and $1,000 annual HSA contribution with a qualifying plan.
• Career Growth & Development: Advance your career with up to $5,250 in annual educational reimbursement and opportunities for professional growth.
• Impactful & Collaborative Culture: Play a key role in a rapidly expanding organization that values innovation, teamwork, community involvement, and employee contributions.

Job Details

The Senior Staff Accountant is a key member of the Finance & Accounting team at a growing organization in the retail industry. This position plays an integral role in the month-end close process, fixed asset accounting, utility accruals, and expense analysis across multiple locations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-motivated, and analytical, with a passion for leveraging financial data to support informed business decisions.

Essential Functions
Month-End Close (Primary Responsibility)

• Lead and support the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare, analyze, and post journal entries, including accruals, reclassifications, and adjustments.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding items.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for fluctuations against budgets and prior periods.
• Maintain organized close documentation and supporting schedules to ensure audit readiness.

Fixed Asset Accounting

• Manage fixed asset accounts and maintain accurate records, including monthly reconciliations between the fixed asset subledger and general ledger.
• Review capital expenditures and properly classify new assets, establishing appropriate depreciation methods and useful lives.
• Calculate and record depreciation expense while monitoring fixed asset activity.
• Process asset disposals, write-offs, and related gains or losses.
• Prepare fixed asset rollforwards and supporting documentation for management and external audits.

Expense Accruals & Analysis

• Prepare monthly utility and operating expense accruals, reconciling estimates against actual invoices.
• Analyze expenses and usage trends across multiple locations to identify unusual fluctuations, discrepancies, and potential cost-saving opportunities.
• Partner with operational teams and vendors to investigate variances, resolve issues, and recommend improvements.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support external audits by preparing financial schedules, documentation, and variance explanations.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal processes, improve efficiencies, and enhance financial reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support strategic business decisions.
• Participate in special projects and other accounting initiatives as needed.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience, including month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, trend identification, and variance reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
• Proactive, independent problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset.

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