Sr. Accountant Sales Audit Remote
The Sr.
Accountant, Sales Audit is primarily responsible for performing accounting and analysis duties related to revenue recognition pertaining to the Brand Portfolio segment of Designer Brands.
This role will work with accounting leadership and business partners to contribute to process improvement, harmonization across business segments, increased productivity, improved financial controls, and internal reporting to business leaders.
Reports To:
Manager, AccountingEssential Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares periodic review of financial assumptions used for calculations and actively works with operational business partners to update and document significant estimates and reserves.Maintain and certify monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.
This includes all Brand Portfolio Sales Returns and Allowances and various other accounts.Prepare and record monthly journal entries associated with the accounts noted above.Proactively resolve accounting discrepancies or unexplained variances associated with account balances and reconciliations.
Execute procedures and maintain supporting documentation for key SOX controls.Assist in support of both the internal and external audit requirements of the company.Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data and showing understanding of judgement and reasoning.
Questions processes, suggests, and executes improvements where necessary.Assists with special projects.Other assignments as assigned by management.Required Skills:
Effective interpersonal and organizational skills, strong verbal & written communication.Ability to prioritize responsibilities and complete work timely & accurately with minimal supervision.Analytical individual with problem solving abilities, that can dive into the details while keeping focused on high level concepts.
Qualifications:
Experience:
3+ years working for large private or publicly traded companies.Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX.Expert knowledge and proficiency in Excel and ERP / GL systems.Preferred:
CPA and/or Master s degree a plusEducation:
Bachelor s Degree in Accounting#LI-Remote