Accountant (Hybrid)

Lands' End, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lands' End, Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to manage journal entries, GL integrity, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a hybrid setup. You will partner with cross-functional teams to support budgets, forecasts, and process improvements.

The role emphasizes month-end close, audits, and ERP system optimization, requiring strong Excel skills and 2+ years in accounting. This position offers a mix of onsite and remote work; corporate policies apply.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional certifications are a plus

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

*This is a hybrid role with three weeks per month onsite (Mon. - Thurs.). The fourth week is fully remote.

The Accountant is responsible for the accurate recording, reconciliation, analysis, and reporting of financial transactions to ensure the integrity of the Company's financial records. This role supports the monthly close process, maintains general ledger accounts, prepares account reconciliations, assists with financial reporting, and ensures compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.

The Accountant partners with cross-functional business teams to provide financial support, identify process improvement opportunities, and contribute to operational excellence. This position plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial information, supporting audits, and assisting with ongoing finance transformation initiatives, including ERP and process improvement efforts.

General Accounting

• 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.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Maintain compliance with company policies, GAAP, and internal control requirements.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing documentation and analysis.
• Identify and escalation accounting discrepancies, risks, or control deficiencies.
• Participate in maintaining and improving financial controls and reporting processes.

Business Partnership & Analysis

• 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.

Process Improvement & Systems

• 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.

Professional Experienced

• 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.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of 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.

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