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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.

Sr. Accounting Analyst

About the role

The Senior Accounting Analyst will work directly with a broad base of managers in the finance department to assist with such activities as data analysis, application of GAAP to moderate and complex business issues, month-end reconciliations and preparation of journal entries. The analyst will ensure that controls and procedures are adhered to while also being called up to provide creative suggestions for process improvement. The analyst will be responsible for providing adaptable assistance across the finance department to support the business community and various needs within the organization. This role will allow an individual to utilize their accounting skills in a stimulating environment while gaining great experience and exposure across the finance team.

The impact you can have

• Reconcile activity from financial systems to the general ledger and other applications

• Responsible for various month end close activities including reconciling balance sheet accounts and preparing journal entries

• Ensure that all systems changes and/or modifications made to applications conform to departmental processing and control requirements

• Work independently on special projects including research and analyze moderate to complex technical accounting transactions

• Prepare accurate and timely financial budgets in accordance with our established schedule and with inputs from the finance department

• Produce meaningful and insightful analysis using data from financial systems to assist peers with understanding the business problem presented

• Assist with preparation of the financial statements and related notes

• Ensure necessary documentation is compiled and accessible to external and internal auditors

• Support all levels of management satisfying their needs for information, analysis, systems support and responses to accounting inquiries

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

• 4-5 years of progressive industry, or public accounting experience with CPA/MBA preferred

• Hands-on experience with ERP Systems (Oracle, preferred) and proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Aptitude for learning new systems

• Well-developed interpersonal and leadership skills

• Comfortable performing multi-faceted projects in conjunction with day to day activities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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: $80,000 – 90,000*

*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.