Senior Staff Accountant - Retail Finance & Close

Citi Trends; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Trends is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Staff Accountant to join our Finance team in Savannah, GA. You will maintain accurate financial records, support financial reporting, and ensure compliance with accounting standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

You’ll collaborate with the accounting team on month-end close, reconciliations, and audits, while contributing to process improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, with GL, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in Excel and MS Office; Power BI is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High integrity and professionalism with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies
• Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations, including bank and intercompany accounts
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
• Support audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit inquiries
• Assist in implementing audit recommendations and process improvements

Skills

General ledger

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Island Pacific

AS400

Job description

Citi Trends is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Staff Accountant to join our Finance team in Savannah, GA. You will maintain accurate financial records, support financial reporting, and ensure compliance with accounting standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

You’ll collaborate with the accounting team on month-end close, reconciliations, and audits, while contributing to process improvements to drive efficiency and accuracy across the organization.