Overview
The Staff Accountant is a detail-oriented subject matter expert level role, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's general ledger activities. The Staff Accountant will collaborate closely with the Accounting Manager and other team members to ensure timely and accurate financial processing. This role must have a solid understanding of general ledger accounting and GAAP. The Staff Accountant must possess attention to detail, a quality mindset, and a drive to achieve results.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the "Cavender's Culture" and drive our Mission, Vision, and Values
- Serve as a business partner and key support resource to the finance department and the company
- Ability to reconcile multiple balance sheet accounts
- Support monthly close by preparing and entering standard journal entries ensuring alignment with GAAP and internal controls.
- Drive the execution of a risk-based approach to financial controls.
- Support the test of design across assigned areas to evaluate internal controls, accuracy of records, and efficiency of operations.
- Assist with ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required, and other duties as assigned
- Ensure compliance with local and state tax along with internal accounting policies and procedures
- Support business partners such as construction & maintenance with finance transactions, reporting, and analysis
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned by Finance leadership
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent relevant experienceCPA strongly preferred3-5 years of general ledger accounting experienceStrong attention to detail with excellent organizational skillsAdvanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly with ExcelExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently or as part of a teamHigh ethical standards and integrityAnalytical thinking and research capabilitiesPreferred Skills
Retail or consumer goods industry experience.Public audit experience; preferably with Big 4 or regional firms.Experience with accounting software or ERP systems (e.g., SAP)Experience with Avalara, Alteryx, Tableau, Essbase or similar finance applicationsPositive attitude and eagerness to learnCavender's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, military status, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
Cavender's will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with a disability upon request. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application, please call Customer Service at at (888) 361 - 2555 or visit your nearest Cavender's store.
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