Sr Accountant - External Reporting

Knitwell Group; Hingham (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount at KnitWell Group

Career development & mobility

Volunteer & philanthropic activities

Medical, dental, vision & 401(k)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, is hiring a Sr Accountant – External Reporting for its Talbots office in Hingham, MA. The role focuses on quarterly external financial statements under US GAAP and liaison with auditors to ensure accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 3+ years in financial statement work, and strong Excel skills. CPA preferred; on-site with benefits and a salary range of $75,000–$85,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of experience preparing or auditing financial statements and note disclosures.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls over financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review quarterly external financial statements in compliance with US GAAP.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual financial reporting process with other departments.
• Prepare, review and tie out supporting schedules for external statements.
• Prepare and review monthly internal financial reports.
• Serve as liaison for external auditors for quarterly and annual audits.
• Assist with implementation and testing of financial reporting software.
• Execute and maintain internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assist with testing of internal controls over financial reporting.

Skills

US GAAP

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico’s, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

Sr Accountant – External Reporting

The impact you can have

• Prepare and review quarterly external financial statements in compliance with US GAAP
• Manage the quarterly and annual financial reporting process, including the coordination of deliverables from other departments
• Prepare, review and tie out supporting schedules for the quarterly financial external statements
• Prepare and review monthly internal financial reports
• Serve as a key liaison for the external auditors quarterly and annual audits
• Assist with the implementation and testing of financial reporting software
• Execute and maintain internal controls over financial reporting
• Assist with the testing of internal controls over financial reporting

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
• 3+ years of experience preparing or auditing financial statements and note disclosures, preferably in Big Four or national accounting firm
• Exposure to internal controls over financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong excel skills

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off – paid time off & holidays.*
• The target salary range for this role is: $75,000 - $85,000*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

This position works on-site at least 4 days per week consistent with the needs of the businessat our Talbots office location in Hingham, MA.

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

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Location:

Corporate Office-Talbots-Hingham, MA 02043

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business.The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.