Genesco
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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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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