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Accountant
Buy Buy Baby
Union, NJ, United States
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Team up with Bed Bath & Beyond, one of the leading national retailers operating under the names of Bed Bath & Beyond, buybuy BABY, Christmas Tree Shops, Cost Plus World Market, Harmon Face Values, Of a Kind and One Kings Lane. We are looking for people who are hungry for both professional and personal growth!
Job Specifications
• Primary responsibility is the coordination and completion of the fiscal month end closing process. Ensure journal entries are recorded timely and accurately.
• Preparing account analysis and reconciliations on various income statement and balance sheet accounts using excel or pivot tables. Provide explanations for significant variances to prior year or budget amounts in a clear and concise manner.
• Prepare schedules for the year-end audit and quarterly reviews.
• Operate as the liaison between the Accounting Team and other business partners involved in the month end closing process.
• Complete special projects and additional responsibilities as assigned. Some assignments may require this individual to work closely with business partners and be proactive in addressing their needs.
• Develop written accounting procedures and train others in the department to ensure adherence, consistency and overall efficiency of the department.
• Perform ad hoc projects as needed during the course of the year.
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with strong knowledge of GAAP; CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• 4-6 years accounting experience required. Experience in a Big 4 Accounting firm and/or retail environment a plus.
• Strong proficiency in general accounting and financial analysis.
• Stellar communication skills (oral, written, and listening).
• Excellent interpersonal skills – able to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to pick up responsibilities quickly and work with limited direction.
• Analytic and problem solving skills are a must.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment is a must.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Dedication, passion, attentive to detail and ability to effectively multi-task operations/projects with deadlines.
• Strong computer including expertise in Excel (including vlookup and pivot tables) and working knowledge of Access,
• Lawson G/L a plus.