Financial Analyst/Accountant

About the role

This role is a fast-track career advancement opportunity as the company prefers to promote from within. The position offers perks unmatched by competitors, with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and generous PTO.

The ideal candidate will leverage their analytical expertise and retail knowledge to provide actionable insights, manage financial reporting, and support business decision-making. This role requires a strong understanding of retail operations, financial planning, and accounting principles used in the retail industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete various reports for accounting; itemize transactions on various reports into spreadsheets.
• Conduct variance analysis on retail performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze sales, margins, and inventory to provide insights that drive profitability.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts, aligning with retail goals.
• Monitor retail department budgets to ensure adherence and highlight variances.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Manage general ledger accounting and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Reconcile accounts related to retail operations, including inventory and accounts payable.
• Track and analyze key retail metrics such as inventory turnover, foot traffic, and basket size.
• Utilize retail POS systems to extract and analyze data.
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline accounting and reporting processes.
• Enhance retail reporting systems to improve data visibility for stakeholders.
• Accounts Receivable:
  • Process and reconcile all customer invoices and payments.
  • Research and resolve customer billing inquiries and disputes.
  • Maintain accurate customer account records.
  • Prepare and analyze monthly accounts receivable aging reports.
  • Assist in the collection of outstanding debts.
• Accounts Payable:
  • Process and reconcile vendor invoices and payments.
  • Maintain accurate vendor records.
  • Prepare and analyze monthly accounts payable reports.
  • Research and resolve vendor payment discrepancies.
  • Assist with vendor relations.
• Sales Tax:
  • Prepare and file monthly/quarterly sales tax returns accurately and on time.
  • Maintain accurate sales tax records and reconciliations.
  • Research and stay updated on sales tax laws and regulations.
  • Assist with audits and tax examinations.
• Developing spreadsheets.

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, able to present complex data.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Project management skills.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $100,000-$105,000.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• PTO (paid time off).
• Work-life balance.
• Fast-track career advancement opportunities with promotion from within.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role.