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Genesco

Senior Accountant, Distribution- Hybrid

Genesco, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247

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Job Summary In the Senior Accountant, Distribution position, it is responsible for preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling and maintaining balance sheet accounts, and for assisting with budgeting, forecasting, and maintaining internal financial controls for assigned business units. Additionally, seeks process improvements and maintains effective communication to ensure proper accounting practices are followed.

Job Responsibilities

Manage accounting, projections, plans, & inventory control responsibilities for the distribution operations of the Genesco Branded Group including any third-party logistics sites

Functional expert on relationship and flow of financial transactions between Warehouse systems (Manhattan WMI and ProShip) and Financial Systems (Jesta and Peoplesoft)

Assist with monthly closings and preparation of monthly financial statements including prepare and posting journal entries, reconciliations and maintaining balance sheet accounts

Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis

Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures

Accounting lead on the physical inventory process in distribution centers

Partner cross-functionally with other departments to ensure proper accounting for inventory purchases, payments, and expenses

Support audits (internal and external) by preparing schedules, documentation, and process narratives

Provide prompt and reliable management information to improve operations, and streamline work processes

Collaborate with IT/Systems teams to implement automation, reporting tools, and ERP enhancements

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting

5+ years of related accounting experience

CPA designation desired but not required

Intellectually curious self-starter who is comfortable being an agent of change

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel

Ability to learn and competently use PeopleSoft

Superb attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask and to improve work processes

Strong verbal and written communication skills

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