What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Lids?
About Our Company
General Position Summary
Records and maintains the underlying business transaction details that reflect and document the financial activities of the organization.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
• Assist with preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements.
• Directly works with multiple departments within the supply chain, accounts receivable, corporate programs, and treasury operations to capture information for the monthly close process.
• Develop periodic reporting on key business performance metrics and analyze trends and variances.
• Analyze and interpret data relating to financial and operational performance.
• Communicate with employees at all levels of the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Additional Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Job Required Knowledge & Skills
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 1-2 years of experience in accounting and/or financial/data analysis
• Exceptionally proficient in reporting, managing, and analyzing data
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Proficient in MS Office and general ledger packages
• Strong business acumen
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven ability to perform independently with minimal supervision
Preferred Job Required Knowledge & Skills
Education
Reports To
Sr. Manager - Treasury; Director of Accounting; Sr. Director - Finance