Senior Accountant, Lease Accounting

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Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture.

With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

The Senior Accountant – Lease Accounting is primarily responsible for the accounting accuracy of occupancy costs within the Company’s financial statements as well as the preparation of various schedules, reconciliations, and account variance analyses relating to the monthly closing process. Additionally, the Senior Accountant prepares various management reports including various explanations utilized by Senior Finance Management.

• Maintain the lease accounting system (CoStar / Lucernex), including recording of ROU assets, Lease Liability, Tenant Allowances and the related accounts in a timely matter.
• Responsible for the monthly review and update of all ASC 842 schedules pertaining to lease amendments, modifications and closures in accordance with the executed lease documents and FASB ASC 842 requirements.
• Responsible for providing timely and accurate monthly account analyses, reconciliations and journal entry preparation.
• Review and process monthly accruals, coding requests, and posting errors
• Manage ad hoc reporting requests.
• Research certain technical accounting issues as they relate to the current role and develop process improvement efficiencies in the department.
• Responsible for preparing and updating a Balance Sheet and Income Statement budget and forecast for all accounts relating to the occupancy and relevant accounting adjustments.
• Maintain processes and procedures to ensure adherence to Lease Accounting and other corporate accounting policies.
• Develop and maintain a strong working relationship with other departments to facilitate information sharing and adjusting to business changes.
• Serve as a technical resource to other departments and management.
• Regular interaction with various departments including Corporate Finance & FP&A;
  Real Estate Finance & Store Development;
  Store Operations;
  Corporate/Store Facilities Management;
  Accounts Payable; internal & external Tax & Audit partners
• Develop an understanding of Accounting’s workflow processes and the interdependency between other Departments in meeting monthly closing goals. Also develop a working relationship with the other brands to facilitate information sharing and to understand who our internal customers are and what their needs are.
• Work on special projects independently and as part of a team, meet deadlines and present results to management.
• Perform duties with a process improvement and customer service mentality.
• Develop a continuous level of proficiency with a financial and information systems as they relate to the department.
• Assist with record retention and organization of the Accounting Department.
• Assist with Audit Requests from independent auditors.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 2-3 years accounting experience
• Basic knowledge of GAAP
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, specifically Excel
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to accept and adapt to a changing environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience with SAP and Hyperion
• Experience with CoStar and/or Lucernex
• Experience with Oracle

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select Knit Well Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible…