What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Cato Corporation?
The Cato Corporation, a leading specialty retailer of value-priced women's fashion apparel with corporate offices located in Charlotte, North Carolina, operates three concepts: Cato, It's Fashion and Versona. The company has nearly 1,100 stores throughout the United States and a diverse workforce of approximately 7,000 associates. The Company's stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol "CATO".
JOB SUMMARY:
- Fixed Assets
- Leases
- Monthly Closing Duties
- Financial Reporting
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review and preparation of journal entries
- Assist in preparation of quarterly (10Q) and annual (10K) reporting
- Account Analyst reconciliations
- Monthly internal financial schedules
- Lease Accounting
- Sarbanes Oxley compliance
- Assist with preparation of monthly financial reporting
- Month-end close duties
- Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: B.S. in Accounting (MBA and or CPA is preferred but not required).
WORK EXPERIENCE: 1 - 2 years in Accounting, Oracle financial systems is preferred, proficient in Excel & other Microsoft applications
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION REQUIRED: CPA a plus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, especially Excel and Outlook.
- Keyboard skills.
- Strong organizational skills including meeting scheduled deadlines.
REQUIRED PRE-EMPLOYMENT/SKILLS TESTING:
- Drug Test/Criminal Background Screen