POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT (defines the major functions/purpose of the position)
The Senior Retail Staff Accountant reports directly to the Retail Controller and is responsible for the cycle of accounting tasks for the retail division including sales audit, month end accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, forecasts and budgets.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Sales Audit
• Ensure the accuracy of the reported store sales by reviewing and correcting system rejects and tying the sales between the corporate office system and the store point of sales system
• Review sales audit results with store managers and initiate corrective action where needed
Store Support
• Provide support for assigned retail stores with accounting related issues, including but not limited to: sales tax, gift certificates, store credits, petty cash, credit card inquiries and customer service issues
• Work with the store managers to ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
Month End Accounting
• Prepare assigned journal entries: Banking, inventory, sales, and lease accounting
• Reconcile assigned cash, receivables and liability accounts. Resolve accounting discrepancies or disputes associated with account balances and reconciliations.
• Analyze assigned expense accounts; research variances from budget, and prepare entries for appropriate corrections or accruals
• Prepare assigned management monthly reports with notations to clarify financial data where needed
Other
• Assist with audits by preparing assigned audit schedules and pulling supporting paperwork
• Prepare expense account analysis for use in forecasts and budgets
• Unclaimed property reporting
• Controller as needed
• Other reporting and special projects as needed

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication and teamwork with customers, peers and management
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance
• Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations
• Adhere to local, state and federal laws
• Additional responsibilities assigned by supervisor related to your position/department
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary for business need

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• This position does not have supervisory responsibilities

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
• Interacts with all levels throughout organization including employees and outside vendors

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are the minimum qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

COMPETENCIES:
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and Word skills. Pivot tables, Vlookup, and Match Index
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Detail and solution oriented
• Ability to multi-task
• Client Focus
• Business Acumen
• Innovation
• Embraces Change
• Communication
• Adaptability
• Optimistic
• Organization
• Planning
• Results Oriented
• Teamwork
• Time Management


Education/Experience:
• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Experience must demonstrate comprehension of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to analyze financial data.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting highly preferred
• Demonstrated Retail industry experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with employees and other customers
• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms