Accountant (Hybrid)
Lands' End · Dodgeville, WI · 1 wk ago
HybridFull-time
This is a hybrid role with three weeks per month onsite (Mon. - Thurs.) and the fourth week fully remote.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and record journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
- Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts and investigate variances.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Prepare routine financial reports and schedules for management review.
- Assist in the preparation of internal and external financial reporting requirements.
- Support budget, forecast, and financial planning activities through data gathering and analysis.
- Ensure financial information is complete, accurate, and compliant with accounting standards.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal control requirements.
- Support internal and external audit activities by providing documentation and analysis.
- Identify and escalate accounting discrepancies, risks, or control deficiencies.
- Participate in maintaining and improving financial controls and reporting processes.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Merchandising, Sales, HR, and other business functions to resolve accounting issues and provide financial support.
- Analyze trends, variances, and transactional activity to identify improvement opportunities.
- Support finance transformation, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
- Assist with implementation and optimization of ERP systems and related financial processes.
- Continuously evaluate accounting workflows for efficiency and accuracy.
- Leverage technology and reporting tools to streamline processes and improve data quality.
- Support testing, validation, and maintenance of financial systems, including SAP or future ERP enhancements.
- Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
- Professional certifications are a plus.
- 2 years of accounting, finance, or relevant professional experience.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.
- Experience working within ERP systems preferred.
Professional Experience
- Demonstrates proficiency in core responsibilities and tasks within their role.
- Works independently on routine tasks and requires limited supervision.
- Contributes to team projects and collaborates effectively with peers.