Hybrid Accountant – ERP & Process Improvement

Lands' End; Dodgeville (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lands' End in Wisconsin is seeking an Accountant for a hybrid role with three weeks onsite (Mon.–Thu) and one fully remote week. You will record, reconcile, analyze, and report financial transactions to ensure integrity of financial records and support the monthly close process.

The role partners with cross-functional teams to provide financial support, identify process improvements, and contribute to ERP initiatives, audits, and ongoing finance transformation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 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 is preferred.
• Professional certifications are a plus.

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.
• Support internal and external audit activities by providing documentation and analysis.
• Identify and elevate 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.
• 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.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

GAAP compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Professional certifications are a plus

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Lands' End in Wisconsin is seeking an Accountant for a hybrid role with three weeks onsite (Mon.–Thu) and one fully remote week. You will record, reconcile, analyze, and report financial transactions to ensure integrity of financial records and support the monthly close process.

The role partners with cross-functional teams to provide financial support, identify process improvements, and contribute to ERP initiatives, audits, and ongoing finance transformation efforts.