Job Title: Compliance and Statutory Senior Accountant
Company Overview: Join the global expansion of our client, a leading retailer with 1,200+ locations domestically and 50+ internationally.
General Position Summary: Seeking a skilled Compliance and Statutory Senior Accountant responsible for ensuring adherence to GAAP, managing internal and external audits, and fostering effective communication with various departments and external partners.
Responsibilities:
- Manage internal and external annual audits, overseeing schedules and reports.
- Ensure schedules align with GAAP and audit controls.
- Coordinate with US and international audit teams, delivering PBC schedules.
- Represent Accounting and Controls, communicating effectively with key business partners.
- Prepare and track monthly action plans in response to audit findings.
- Delegate and oversee team tasks, assist in team development, and handle people management aspects.
- Support finance and accounting teams in issue resolution, escalations, and accounting adjustments.
- Lead and support audit process improvement initiatives.
- Assist with ad-hoc projects as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Education:
- Professional experience in technical accounting and audit controls.
- Public accounting experience is a plus.
- Analytical thinking with attention to detail.
- Exceptional Excel skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Prioritization and time management skills.
- Experience with Microsoft D365 is a plus.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
Successful Candidate Traits:
- Prior experience in a fast-paced environment.
- Audit/public accounting background.
- Proficiency in processes.
- Positive mindset and great work ethic.
- Excellent communicator.
- Adeptness in Excel.