Sr Accountant II

Burlington Stores, Inc.; Burlington (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee discount

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking an experienced accounting professional to support month-end close, prepare reconciliations, and strengthen financial reporting.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, identify process improvements, and help ensure accurate journal entries and analysis, while maintaining internal controls and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 3+ years of accounting experience or equivalent.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review complex general ledger activities and ensure transactions follow company policies.
• Prepare, review, and maintain detailed account reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances; support monthly, quarterly and annual close processes.
• Assist with annual planning and monthly forecasting, including preparing schedules and variance explanations.
• Support internal and external audits with schedules, documentation, and explanations.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Account reconciliations

Journal entries

Financial close

Excel

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Oracle Financials

Cognos Analytics

ERP systems

Job description

Position Overview

Experienced accounting professional responsible for performing complex accounting activities, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial information. This role requires technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Analyze financial data, prepare and review account reconciliations and journal entries, identify and resolve discrepancies, and contribute to process improvements that strengthen financial reporting and methods of analysis.

A Day In The Life

Perform and review sometimes complex general ledger accounting activities and ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with company policies and accounting standards. Prepare, review, and maintain detailed account reconciliations and supporting documentation. Analyze financial results and investigate variances. Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are met. Prepare financial schedules, reports, and management analyses as needed. Assist with annual planning and monthly forecasting activities, including preparation of supporting schedules and variance explanations. Research accounting issues and provide recommendations for appropriate accounting treatment. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase efficiency. Support internal and external audits by preparing requested schedules, documentation, and explanations. Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Procurement, Payroll, Tax, and other business functions to resolve accounting-related issues. Review work performed by accounting staff and provide guidance and support when appropriate.

Perform Other Accounting And Financial Analysis Responsibilities As Assigned.

You’ll Come With

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Experience : At least 3+ years of experience

Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial close activities.
• Strong understanding of general accounting principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP or financial accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and take ownership of assignments.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or progress toward CPA certification.
• Oracle Financials experience is a plus
• Cognos Analytics experience is a plus
• Our ideal candidates will be a self-motivated, team player, who has the desire to succeed.

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.

Min-Mid $80,000.00 - $105,000.00

Posting Number R104265

Location New Jersey-Burlington

Address 1830 Route 130 North

Zip Code 08016

Pay Rate Salaried

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Accounting

Job Type Full-Time

Remote Type Hybrid

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