Senior Accountant, Lease Accounting
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Job Location:
Fort Myers, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About us
Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of womens clothing shoes and accessories. Established in 1947 we are known for modern classic style thats both timeless and timely fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type through a full range of sizes inclusive to every woman in your life.
Sr. Accountant Lease Accounting
About the role
The Senior Accountant Lease Accounting is primarily responsible for the accounting accuracy of occupancy costs within the Companys financial statements as well as the preparation of various schedules reconciliations and account variance analyses relating to the monthly closing process. Additionally the Senior Accountant prepares various management reports including various explanations utilized by Senior Finance Management.
The impact you can have
- Maintain the lease accounting system (CoStar / Lucernex) including recording of ROU assets Lease Liability Tenant Allowances and the related accounts in a timely matter.
- Responsible for the monthly review and update of all ASC 842 schedules pertaining to lease amendments modifications and closures in accordance with the executed lease documents and FASB ASC 842 requirements.
- Responsible for providing timely and accurate monthly account analyses reconciliations and journal entry preparation.
- Review and process monthly accruals coding requests and posting errors
- Manage ad hoc reporting requests.
- Research certain technical accounting issues as they relate to the current role and develop process improvement efficiencies in the department.
- Responsible for preparing and updating a Balance Sheet and Income Statement budget and forecast for all accounts relating to the occupancy and relevant accounting adjustments.
- Maintain processes and procedures to ensure adherence to Lease Accounting and other corporate accounting policies.
- Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with other departments to facilitate information sharing and adjusting to business changes.
- Serve as a technical resource to other departments and management.
- Regular interaction with various departments including Corporate Finance & FP&A; Real Estate Finance & Store Development; StoreOperations; Corporate/StoreFacilities Management;Accounts Payable; internal & external Tax & Audit partners
- Develop an understanding of Accountings workflow processes and the interdependency between other Departments in meeting monthly closing goals. Also develop a working relationship with the other brands to facilitate information sharing and to understand who our internal customers are and what their needs are.
- Work on special projects independently and as part of a team meet deadlines and present results to management.
- Perform duties with a process improvement and customer service mentality.
- Develop a continuous level of proficiency with a financial and information systems as they relate to the department.
- Assist with record retention and organization of the Accounting Department.
- Assist with Audit Requests from independent auditors.
Youll bring to the role
- Bachelors degree in accounting
- 2-3 years accounting experience
- Basic knowledge of GAAP
- Proficiency with MS Office applications specifically Excel
- Highly motivated self-starter
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to accept and adapt to a changing environment
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Experience with SAP and Hyperion
- Experience with CoStar and/or Lucernex
- Experience with Oracle
Benefits
- You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands subject to each brands discount policies.
- Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
- A culture of giving back local volunteer opportunities annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*
- Medical dental vision insurance & 401(K).*
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Time off paid time off & holidays.*
- The target salary range for this role is: $*
*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications relevant experience and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.
This position works on-site at least 4 days per week consistent with the needs of the businessat either our Chicos FAS or Talbots office location in Ft Myers FL or Hingham MA.
Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.
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Location:
Fort Myers Corporate OfficePosition Type:
Regular/Full timeEqual Employment Opportunity
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidates qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy) race color national origin religion age disability genetic information military status sexual orientation gender identity or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process please contact The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Companys Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicants request for reasonable accommodation.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Account Payable
- Invoicing
- Journal Entry
- Data Entry
- Accounting & Finance
- Tax Returns
- QuickBooks
- General Ledger Accounting
- Microsoft Excel
- Reporting
- Payroll
- Financial statement
- Account Receivable
- ACCA
- CPA
