Sr. Accountant - External Reporting; Remote

The External Reporting Senior Accountant is a key contributor to the preparation of Nordstrom’s quarterly financial statements and supporting schedules, and partners routinely with cross-functional teams and finance leadership.

Prepare, review and analyze the Company’s period-end financial statements, supporting schedules and disclosures under US GAAP. Support the month-end close and monthly financial reporting processes, analyzing financial results, identifying trends and unusual movements, and explaining the underlying drivers to finance leadership and business partners in clear, non-technical terms. Research US GAAP guidance and new accounting standards, assess their impact on current accounting treatment, and document conclusions in technical memos.

Understand and apply fundamental accounting and finance concepts, including accurately reviewing reconciliations, preparing and reviewing analytic variances, identifying errors and developing models and analytics to address business needs. Apply “Lean” principles to simplify reporting and drive continuous process improvements, identifying and implementing efficiencies through automation, AI-enabled tools and other emerging technologies. Complete ad hoc projects and analyses for finance and accounting leadership.

• BS/BA in Accounting, CPA license preferred
• 3+ years of accounting experience
• 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, with experience researching accounting guidance
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office products
• Experience in the retail industry (preferred)
• Experience with Workiva (preferred)