Senior Accountant Camuto Group Open to Remote

Profile

We are looking for a strong SENIOR ACCOUNTANT with experience helping prepare and analyze complex financial information pertaining to the Brand Portfolio segment of Designer Brands to join our Accounting team. This position will provide accounting leadership with financial information by researching and analyzing accounts, preparing Journal Entries and balance sheet reconciliations. The candidate will also be involved in audits, process improvements and special projects.  We are open to remote based candidates in the continental United States for this opportunity.

 

REPORTS TO: Accounting Supervisor

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

*Prepares general ledger Journal Entries, maintains supporting documentation, and reconciles balance sheet accounts assigned *Prepares periodic review of financial assumptions used for calculations and actively works with operational business partners to update and document significant estimates and reserves *Answers accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data, and showing understanding of judgement and reasoning *Proactively resolve accounting discrepancies or unexplained variances associated with account balances and reconciliations *Assist in support of both the internal and external audit requirements of the company *Questions processes, suggests, and executes improvements where necessary *Assists with special projects *Other assignments as assigned by management

COMPETENCIES

*LEADERSHIP—Models the Company's values and influences others to achieve individual or team objectives. *COMMUNICATION—clearly conveys information through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that is understandable, easy to retain and timely. *INITIATIVE—Approaches work objectives with a sense of urgency and a dedication to exceeding performance expectations. *PROBLEM-SOLVING/DECISION-MAKING—accurately identifies problems, issues, and opportunities, collects data to draw conclusions and chooses a course of recommended action based on facts. *PLANNING & ORGANIZATION—Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work objectives are met. *POLICY COMPLIANCE—Manages in accordance with Company policies and procedures and promotes compliance in others by demonstrating mutual respect to the goals of Internal Audit's mission

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

*Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required, CPA a plus *3+ years working for large private or publicly traded companies *Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX *Analytical individual with problem solving abilities, that can dive into the details while keeping focused on high level concepts   *Expert knowledge and proficiency in Excel and ERP / GL systems *Effective interpersonal and organizational skills, strong verbal, and written communication *Ability to prioritize responsibilities and complete work timely & accurately with minimal supervision

Company info

DSW, Inc.
Website : http://www.dsw.com