Ocean State Job Lot - Senior Accountant

Ocean State Job Lot – North Kingstown, RI

Position:       Senior Accountant

PRIMARY PURPOSE:  Ocean State Job Lot is seeking an accounting professional with minimum 3 years’ experience, to prepare and review financial reports as well as to assist in the preparation of income, sales and property tax returns for the Company’s various entities.  This is a great growth opportunity to join a team of professionals in a stable, growing, nationally recognized retail chain!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

·       Responsible for interim and year-end review and accuracy of various accounts and financial information.

·       Analyze general ledger and other financial activity to ensure accuracy of transactions.

o   Reconcile and prepare work-papers and accruals for balance sheet and certain income statement accounts, including, but not limited to: intercompany elimination entries; labor and overhead allocation entries; revenue and expenses; analyze variances.

·       Manage and analyze reports including, but not limited to,

o   Accounts payable voucher submissions for various expenses.

o   Accounts receivable aging for delinquencies, and proper application of cash.

o   Fixed asset schedules and monthly depreciation expense.

·       Prepare forecasts and annual budgets, including periodic budget to actual reports,

·       Understands basic tax issues for the proper application of federal and state tax regulations

·       Assist with the preparation and review of income, sales and property tax returns.

·       Maintains awareness of proper internal controls and make recommendations for any deficiencies.

·       Perform quantitative analysis required for strategic planning, special projects, and reports for management and communicate results to management team.

·       Create specialized reports from financial data acquired from accounting systems.

·       Support other departments to ensure proper use of chart of account and activity codes.

·       Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

·       Involvement in special projects as needed.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

·       Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required,

·       A minimum of 3 to 5 years of accounting experience required.

·       Proficient knowledge of US GAAP, FASB ASC.

·       Advanced quantitative and analytical skills. 

·       Must be detail-oriented and able to balance multiple responsibilities, tasks and meet deadlines.

·       Solid computer skills with proficiency in MS Excel required.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

·       Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives. 

·       Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and outside parties to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.

To apply please go online to:

www.oceanstatejoblot.com/careers