Accountant I

Job Summary:
The Accountant II is responsible for the general ledger activities on the DTC accounting team. Ensures accurate financial records and conducts timely account reconciliations.

Responsibilities:
Performs month-end closing activities including account analysis, account reconciliations, journal entry preparation/input, maintenance of the journal entry and recon logs, and preparation of internal reports.  

Accounting topics include prepaids, marketing and demand creation expenses, DTC expense and accruals, gift cards, and other unique tender types, incentive accruals, and other miscellaneous items as needed.

Performs accounting tasks to support DTC business, including month-end closing tasks across a wide variety of topics. 

Accurately prepares monthly retail reserve summary and prepares Quarterly Financial Review and Quarterly Business Review content as necessary.

Supports master data maintenance processes for new stores and closed stores, including financial dimension impacts.

Ensures financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.

Understands and complies with internal controls and maintains SOX compliance activity and documentation. Assists with internal and external audits.

Performs self-review of work to deliver high-quality, error-free work product. Maintains high level of productivity. Delivers continuous improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes. Recommends streamlining or quality improvement opportunities whether at the desk level or as part of the end-to-end process with cross-functional partners.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 2-4 years of professional experience, and general proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures required to accomplish the job.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting. 
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience or 3+ years of public accounting experience. 
• CPA preferred. 
• Travel: None
• Work Schedule: Standard Hours
 

Career Band: Professional
Jobs on this career band have a knowledge management focus and are primarily responsible for results achieved through their own work. Requires the application of theoretical knowledge, typically gained through formal education or equivalent work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts of a defined profession. Jobs at higher career levels may guide small teams in their area of subject matter expertise. Jobs at the at the most senior levels of this career band set disciplinary strategy within their areas of expertise.

Criteria & Management Requirements:
• Problem Solving: Solves a variety of problems that may be somewhat difficult and varied in nature. Consults with staff members on more complex issues.
• Decisions: Exercises judgment within defined parameters to make decisions on tasks with limited scope or complexity. Receives moderate level of guidance and direction on complex tasks.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of the principles, practices and concepts within own job discipline; has broadened capability through practical experience in applying theories.
• Business Acumen: Understands key business drivers; demonstrates knowledge of the organization and processes; uses this understanding to accomplish their own work.
• Communication & Influence: Explains and simplifies complex information to others; leads the coordination of information to ensure ongoing process or program execution.
• Impact: Impact is typically limited to the department.
• Leadership: No supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: Typical Office

Other Work Environment Requirements: 
Typical Office: Operates in a typical office environment, routinely uses computer and other standard office equipment.

Other Physical Requirements: 
Typical Office: Generally sedentary for prolonged periods, may occasionally require ability to move about or adjust/move items weighing up to 10 lbs. in all directions; Constantly requires collaboration and the ability to communicate with others to exchange information while in a typical office setting. Collaboration is generally conducted in person unless the role has been pre-approved for remote work.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.