Senior Financial Analyst - II, A/P

Burlington; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Burlington is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst – II, Accounts Payable to partner with the AP Director and cross-functional teams. You will improve processes, controls and reporting, preparing weekly and monthly management reports and analytics.

This role requires 3–5 years in finance/accounting, a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, and strong Excel/BI skills. The position offers collaborative work with Finance, Supply Chain, Vendor Relations and Merchandising, plus exposure to audits and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years Finance/Accounting experience, preferably in retail
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance
• Understanding of Accounts Payable, policies
• Strong communication with management and peers
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Proficiency in MS Office, Advanced Excel and MicroStrategy

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly AP reporting for management.
• Complete ad-hoc reporting for AP/Finance Leadership and cross-functional partners.
• Provide financial insights to drive business results and optimize reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and GAAP.
• Oversee timely and accurate financial close responsibilities.
• Support audits and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Develop financial models and templates in Excel.
• Assist with team training and cross-functional collaboration.
• Escalate and resolve issues proactively.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Financial analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Office Suite

Advanced Excel

MicroStrategy

Reporting tools

Job description

Position Overview

The Senior Financial Analyst – II, (Accounts Payable) will support the AP Director in the overall financial & operational activities within the Accounts Payable department. This includes improving financial and operational processes, controls and reporting. Key responsibilities include preparation and review of all weekly/monthly reporting and client deliverables (e.g. Monthly Operating Reports, Key Performance indicators and analytics), supporting audits and special projects. This role will support team knowledge sharing efforts by providing guidance on processes, tools, and best practices, and by assisting with informal training as needed. Strong collaboration is required across various business units, including but not limited to Finance, Supply Chain, Vendor Relations and Merchandising.

A Day in the Life

• Responsible for the preparation and analysis of the weekly and monthly management reporting and analysis for the Accounts Payable department.

• Completion of ad-hoc reporting and analytics provided to A/P / Finance Leadership Team and other cross-functional partners as needed.

• Demonstrate insightful use of financial data to provide practical advice to business partners and management to drive business results. Seek opportunities to improve and optimize all reporting and analytics used across the Accounts Payable department.

• Demonstrate a good understanding and knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls and apply them to daily functions

• Prepare, maintain and develop various financial models and templates in excel for use by finance team

• Proactively research and resolve inquiries from all functional stakeholders and outside clients

• Ensure compliance with existing and develop/document new policies, procedures governing financial and operational controls in accordance with internal accounting practices and GAAP

• Oversight for timely and accurate financial close responsibilities

• Work closely with internal and external auditors as needed to satisfy audit review requirements and Sarbanes Oxley compliance.

• Develop and maintain partner relationships with business units and corporate stakeholders (Supply Chain, Merchandising, Vendor Relations, Finance, etc.)

• Assist with team training efforts for analytical processes, systems, and standard operating procedures

• Escalate and resolve issues proactively.

• Support new business initiatives and special projects as required.

You’ll Come With

• 3-5 years Finance / Accounting - Retail experience a plus

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance

• Demonstrated understanding of Accounts Payable, Business, Accounting and Inventory policies

• Ability to effectively communicate with management, peers and external parties

• Excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to work within deadlines and utilize resources to meet those deadlines

• Ability to determine staffing needs and hire appropriate resources

• Ability to work with associates at all levels within the organization

• Strong understanding of common and unique business processes and seasonal trends

• Ability to take direction and implement changes

• Skilled at financial analysis, recognizing trends and communicating results

• Ability to adapt to changing business environment

• Understanding of and adherence to financial control procedures

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Advanced Excel , Micro Strategy and other reporting tools

#LI-JL2

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Compensation Range: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00