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About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

Senior Accountant - Fixed Assets (Talbots)

About the role

The Senior Accountant – Fixed Assets is primarily responsible for the accounting accuracy of fixed assets 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.

The impact you can have

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain the fixed asset system, including recording of asset acquisitions, disposals and depreciation in a timely matter.
• Responsible for providing timely and accurate monthly account analyses, reconciliations and journal entry preparation.
• Review and process capital project requisitions.
• Review and process Prepaid Software and POS, CIP and Capital Labor.
• Review and process monthly accruals, coding requests, and posting errors
• Manage ad hoc reporting requests.
• Track company expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the capital budget and management authorizations.
• 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 fixed assets and relevant accounting adjustments.
• Maintain processes and procedures to ensure adherence to fixed asset 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; Procurement; IT Finance & Project Management; 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.

COMPETENCIES:

• Functional/Technical Skills: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Problem Solving: Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions, probes all sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t stop at the first answers.
• Planning: Accurately scopes out length and difficulty of tasks and projects; sets objectives and goals; breaks down work in the process steps; develops schedules and tasks/people assignments; anticipates and adjustments for problems and roadblocks; measures performance against goals; evaluates results.
• Managerial Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete and actional positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
• Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others.
• Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
• Comfort Around Higher Management: Can deal comfortably with more senior managers; can present to more senior managers without undue tension and nervousness; understands how senior managers think and work; can determine the best way to get things done with them by talking their language and responding to their needs; can craft approaches likely to be seem as appropriate and positive.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Integrity and Trust: Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
• Self-Development: Is personally committed to and actively works to continuously improve him/herself; understands that different situations and levels may call for different skills and approaches; works to deploy strengths; works on compensating for weakness and limits.

You’ll bring to the role

•  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 Oracle

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell 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 nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*  
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).* 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off – paid time off & holidays.*
• The target salary range for this role is: $70,000 – 85,000*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

This position works on-site at least 4 days per week consistent with the needs of the business at our Talbots office location in Hingham, MA. 

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

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Location:

Hingham Corporate Office

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.