<p>The Staff Accountant - US Retail is responsible for supporting the financial close process and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This position will take ownership of all accounting functions related to day-to-day accounting operations, budgeting/forecasting, and month-end close procedures for assigned areas of the business. This position will oversee the financial data related to, but not limited to, the business' Retail operations. The Staff Accountant - US Retail plays a role in identifying opportunities to improve internal controls and streamline processes. This is a hybrid role; we work 4 days onsite, 1 day remote, weekly.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <p>Financial Reporting and Close Activity:</p> <ul> <li>Analyze GL account activity and account reconciliations. </li><li>Prepare month end journal entries and ensure all B/S accounts are properly supported. </li><li>Complete daily sales reporting for assigned business areas from generation to distribution. </li><li>Maintain and update sales reporting for Monthly/Quarterly/Yearly reports. </li><li>Provide accurate and timely financial reporting- such as Brand Category or Cost Center reports- for the business departments using Essbase and HFM as appropriate. </li><li>Ensure month-end close reports and other assigned financial reports are completed accurately and on time. </li><li>Assist with the creation and input of annual budgets into HFM. </li></ul> <p>Month-End Reporting:</p> <ul> <li>Manages the month-end closing process; account reconciliations, and key metric reporting. </li><li>Identifies opportunities to improve internal controls and procedure efficiency, escalating them to the appropriate parties when necessary. </li></ul> <p>SAP/HFM Reporting:</p> <ul> <li>Manage and ensure accuracy of system data in SAP and HFM. </li></ul>