SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – HOME OFFICE – AUSTIN, TX
About Kendra Scott:
We are a fun, talented and driven team dedicated to providing our customers with gorgeous products and a WOW! experience. Family, fashion and philanthropy are at the core of our company and though we move at a very fast pace, we are committed to maintaining a family-oriented work environment and giving back to our community. A passion for great design, dedication to innovation and a strong social media presence are our building blocks for creating a unique and engaging lifestyle brand across all channels, including retail stores, wholesale accounts and e-commerce. Our headquarters are located in the heart of Austin, Texas, and we embrace the unique vibe and energy of our hometown as an inspiration for our brand and company culture.
Position Overview:
The Financial Reporting Lead is a member of the Finance team and reports to the Controller. This role’s primary responsibility is to assist the Controller with the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, with a focus on Inventory.
Responsibilities:
Inventory
• Support inventory reconciliation between Retail POS and Financial ERP
• Prepare COGS allocation reconciliation and journal entries
• Support cycle count variance reporting and reconciliation with cross-functional teams
• Assist with year-end physical inventory coordination and reporting
• Process inventory supplier purchase orders and supplier invoices including 3-way matching process for supplier invoice, POs and receipt
• Prepare weekly wire payments to suppliers and coordinate payment with AP team
Financial Reporting
• Support all inventory and COGS monthly, quarterly, and annual month-end close activities
• Maintain fixed asset and prepaid schedules
• Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare and distribute monthly operational reporting for internal use by cross-functional business units
• Ensure appropriate systems and internal controls are implemented and maintained
• Participate in the annual audit and related annual financial reports
• Monitor accounting and reporting regulatory changes; research emerging literature that will affect the Company’s accounting, financial statements, and disclosures
• Provide ad hoc analysis, reporting and specific projects as needed
Our Ideal Candidate will have:
• 4 Year College degree required: B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail skills
• Comfortable leading, coaching, and mentoring
• 5+ years of experience in an Accounting role; public account experience preferred
• High level of experience reading and interpreting accounting guidance
• High level of experience using Excel, Tableau, and other tools to analyze data