Senior Accountant

Company: Sears Holdings Corporation
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 21, 2020

Job Description:

The Sears Home & Business Franchises Senior Accountant is responsible for accounting for the various monthly accrued and deferred items. This position reviews various general ledger accounts, prepares reconciliation worksheets and records corresponding general ledger entries on a monthly basis. This position assists with special projects and various duties to compile monthly financial statements. This position maintains generally accepted accounting principles, and assists with the formulation and implementation of accounting control procedures. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages aspects of the Marketing budgets, including working with the Marketing department to ensure all expense is booked in the proper month, reviewing Corporate entries made to the general ledger, reconciliation of all advertising accounts and ensuring that at year-end all expense is accounted for correctly Works with other SHBF accounting staff and Corporate accounting department to ensure proper accounting of all transactions Prepares monthly journal entries for processing into the general ledger Prepares reconciliation worksheets to tie the general ledger to the related detailed information Analyzes various general ledger accounts, and accounts for discrepancies Prepares worksheets and analyses for management Reviews various contracts, agreements and legal documents, and properly accounts for them Reconciles branch weekly cash flow, as well as monitors cash controls notifying management of any risk areas Performs sales tax reporting, including the timely and accurate filings for Corporate owned branch locations Analyzes current payroll programs and makes recommendations to management to better fit business needs Manages the branch inventory accounting and reporting process Assists with the establishment and implementation of accounting control procedures Collects and compiles all information needed during audits Support the Chief Financial Officer by assisting with various tasks and projects from time-to-time COMPETENCIES (SKILLS) REQUIRED: Exemplary Excel skills including but not limited to: formatting, building complex formulas, building pivot tables, exporting/importing data, building lookup formulas, sorting & subtotaling. 2 years experience in general ledger analysis and journal entry preparation PC, Windows, fax, telephone skills are necessary. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to perform complex mathematical calculations. Ability to establish priorities and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Primarily works inside. Position requires walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, and pulling. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors Degree in Accounting. PREFERRED SKILLS: Strong computer systems and technical computer knowledge Proficient skill in the use of QuickBooks accounting software Experience in using ERP accounting systems, including reporting tools Ability to build queries and reports using a reporting-writing software program

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