Our growing company is looking for a retail accountant. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience
Responsibilities for retail accountant
- Oversee the accounting of the company's retail stores
- Provide support for ad-hoc requests from senior management
- Understand, propose and independently establish internal control enhancements
- Maintain documentation for all work product, particularly month end closing work papers
- Peform analytical reviews and variance analysis for balance sheets and income statements
- Prepare detailed account reconcilations and accurate journal entries posted into the financial systems
- Determine accuracy of balances, figures, calculations, postings, , investigate and reconcile any differences
- Support in the preparation of budgets, monitor actual vs Analyze, reconcile and post journal entries assigned to accounts
Assemble, analyze and prepare formal summaries of activity in specific financial accounts
Qualifications for retail accountant
At least 2-5-year experience in a similar accounting role
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Authorized to make decisions based on Company policy established over areas of responsibility
Intermediate MS-Office (Excel, Word, ) proficiency required
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with fast changing priorities
Previous retail experience desirable