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Analyst, Corporate Accounting

Role overview

Summary

The Analyst, Corporate Accounting supports the corporate accounting function during the Senior Manager's ERP implementation. You will collaborate with various leaders to ensure accurate financial reporting and assist in the audit process.

Qualifications

  • Four-year college degree with Accounting concentration.
  • Minimum of 5 years of accounting-related experience with a medium to large organization.
  • Applied knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Preferred: Experience with SQL, Alteryx or other data tools.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the timely and accurate monthly closing of the general ledger.
  • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations, and review/approve journal entries for direct reports and others.
  • Maintain accrual and prepaid amortization spreadsheets, preparing related journal entries.
  • Assist in the annual audit process and quarterly reviews by external auditors.

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Time Management

About the company

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Dollar Tree Stores

  • Retail
  • XLarge
  • 10,001+
At Dollar Tree, it’s really all about the thrill of the hunt. As a Fortune 150 company and one of the nation’s leading value retailers, we operate more than 8,000 stores and 25 distribution centers across 48 contiguous U.S. states and five Canadian provinces. We hunt the world over to find the most exciting merchandise for our customers, who are always telling us that they can’t believe the cool items they find in our stores are such a great value. From party supplies and home décor to health & beauty, seasonal items, food & snacks, and so much more, we offer a huge selection — everything you need and want for every day, every holiday, and every occasion — all at extreme values and with NEW items arriving every week! We are experts in creative ideas and sound business management. For over 30 years, our philosophy and mission have not changed, yet we are constantly adapting to an ever-changing marketplace with innovative and creative ideas. We understand the value of a dollar, plus we understand the value of smart, innovative associates. Dollar Tree is made up of tens of thousands of talented people with the drive, imagination, and intelligence to help us continue our success — do you have what it takes to join Dollar Tree?

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Job description

(Full time, Temporary 12-18 month assignment)

Salary Range: $78,000 - $86,500


The Analyst, Corporate Accounting will backfill significant portions of the corporate accounting function while the Senior Manager, Corporate

Accounting spends ~75% of their time on the future ERP implementation. The analyst will work with various leaders within the organization to support the Company’s corporate accounting function, including monthly financial closing.


Principal Duties and Responsibilities - Primary responsibilities listed in order of importance

  • Responsible for managing the timely and accurate monthly closing of the general ledger.
  • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations and review/approve journal entries for direct reports and others outside the corporate accounting team.
  • Maintain accrual spreadsheets and prepaid amortization spreadsheets along with the preparation of the related journal entries.
  • Assist in the annual audit process and quarterly reviews by our external auditors
  • Prepare certain financial reports such as Store P&L’s and other management reporting
  • Provide accounting and financial reporting support as needed.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications - Summary of knowledge, experience and education required.

  • Four-year college degree with Accounting concentration required
  • Minimum of 5 years of accounting-related experience with a medium to large organization required
  • Applied knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook; Lawson or other ERP system experience preferred
  • Experience with SQL, Alteryx or other data tools
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work well with deadlines and reprioritize work assignments as needed
  • Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Full timeChesapeake, VirginiaFP&ADollar Tree

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