Burlington Stores, Inc. · 1 month ago
Accountant
Burlington, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $80K/yr
1+ years expBurlington Stores is seeking an Accountant to support monthly close and reconciliations for POS and banking activities. The role involves preparing journal entries, analyzing variances, and developing SOPs while collaborating with banks and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support audits.
ApparelE-CommerceRetail
Responsibilities
Perform monthly close and analysis for POS and banking related financial accounting. Prepare journal entries and accrual calculations. Develop schedules and reports to conduct variance analysis, investigate variances and analyze drivers. Ensure data integrity by identifying errors/trends in accounting data to improve accuracy, timeliness and general flow of accounting data
Effectively use ReconNet banking software and ReSA (POS) system to solve issues and create necessary reports (including Over/Short and Change Order shortage reports) to aid Store operations and Asset Protection departments and discuss the ways to minimize shortages. Perform daily and month-end activities within the ReconNet system, including reconciliations
Prepare work papers and roll forwards, supporting schedules and documentation to support month end close. Respond promptly and correctly to inquiries from internal and external auditors
Assist management by implementing new strategies and processes to improve reporting of shortages and other tender related data. Support the planning and forecasting process for tender-related activities by analyzing historical trends
Work closely with POS team members to document, update, and standardize procedures by creating and maintaining SOPs that ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across functional and operational processes
Coordinate and communicate with multiple banking partners to resolve transaction discrepancies, ensure timely processing of wires and deposits, and support reconciliation and reporting activities across different financial institutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in bank reconciliation or a related financial role
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) with strong Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting
Leadership and team management abilities
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail
Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external customers
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment
Preferred
Oracle Financials, Cognos Analytics and ReconNet experience is recommended but not required
Our ideal candidate will be a self motivated team player who has the desire to succeed
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance
Paid time off
Paid holidays
401(k) plan
Company
Burlington Stores, Inc.
Burlington Stores, Inc., headquartered in New Jersey, is a nationally recognized off-price retailer.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2013-10-07IPO
2006-01-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Travis Marquette
President, Chief Operating Officer
Durand Guion
Senior Vice President, Fashion Office
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