Senior Accounting Analyst - Talbots

The Senior Accounting Analyst will work directly with a broad base of managers in the finance department to assist with such activities as data analysis, application of GAAP to moderate and complex business issues, month-end reconciliations and preparation of journal entries. The analyst will ensure that controls and procedures are adhered to while also being called up to provide creative suggestions for process improvement. The analyst will be responsible for providing adaptable assistance across the finance department to support the business community and various needs within the organization. This role will allow an individual to utilize their accounting skills in a stimulating environment while gaining great experience and exposure across the finance team.

What We Offer:

• Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the opportunities to grow with us. Our Performance Feedback Program allows for healthy career conversations and goal setting throughout the year.
• Condensed Work Week! If we have no work obligations and have fulfilled our 40-hour week, our Life-Work balance approach allows for us to start our weekend at 1pm on Fridays.
• Complete Benefit Package! Our benefits kick off the first day of the month after your start date! Discover more about our full benefits package here. We have competitive time off, including paid time to volunteer within the community.
• Merchandise Discounts! Our associates receive 50% off Talbots and select Haven Well Within brand items. Additionally, you may also be eligible for discounts at the brands across KnitWell Group.

What You'll Do:

• Reconcile activity from financial systems to the general ledger and other applications
• Responsible for various month end close activities including reconciling balance sheet accounts and preparing journal entries
• Ensure that all systems changes and/or modifications made to applications conform to departmental processing and control requirements
• Work independently on special projects including research and analyze moderate to complex technical accounting transactions
• Prepare accurate and timely financial budgets and forecasts in accordance with our established schedule and with inputs from the finance department
• Produce meaningful and insightful analysis using data from financial systems to assist peers with understanding the business problem presented
• Assist with preparation of the financial statements and related notes
• Ensure necessary documentation is compiled and accessible to external and internal auditors
• Support all levels of management satisfying their needs for information, analysis, systems support and responses to accounting inquiries

Who You'll Work With:

Internal
• Finance team
• Talbots Associates
• HR
• Real Estate Operations
• Store Operations
• IT

External
• Vendors
• Auditors

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 4-5 years of progressive industry, or public accounting experience with CPA/MBA preferred
• Hands-on experience with ERP Systems (Oracle, preferred) and proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Aptitude for learning new systems
• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills
• Comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day to day activities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this job.