General Accounting - FM-24850 - Sales Reconciliation Associate

About the role

The Sales Reconciliation Associate plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial transactions at Shoe Carnival. Reporting to the Accounting Department, this position focuses on maintaining the integrity of daily sales deposits, resolving discrepancies, and managing customer disputes.

Responsibilities

• Reconciles daily sales deposit transactions using Cadency reconciliation software.
• Investigates and resolves daily sales deposit and settlement related issues.
• Processes and logs inventory/sales adjustments and debit/credit card adjustments.
• Reviews, reconciles, and logs accounts receivable sales.
• Prepares and emails accounts receivable invoices and ensures timely collection.
• Posts journal entries in Great Plains accounting system.
• Responds to credit card and PayPal chargeback disputes.
• Interacts with banks and other departments, such as Store Operations, Customer Service, and Loss Prevention.
• Participates in the preparation of necessary schedules and provides assistance to third-party auditors.
• Completes ad hoc Accounting Department projects as requested by management.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A business or accounting associate degree is preferred.
• Accounting, treasury, retail, or banking experience is preferred.
• Computer literacy is required, with experience in business systems and applications such as accounting or reconciliation software preferred.
• Efficient and detail-oriented with a positive attitude.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team with management and associates at all levels.
• Willingness to take initiative and continuously seek ways to improve processes.