Staff Accountant, General

With approximately 1,300 boutiques and outlets throughout the U.S., as well as an online presence for each of our brands, it takes sophisticated technology, resources and infrastructure to ensure the continued success of our businesses. From finance and accounting to technology and merchandising careers, we have diverse opportunities available for talented professionals to join our team of nearly 16,000 associates who share our commitment to excellence.

Position Objective

This position is responsible for certain general ledger accounts, including preparation of various schedules, reconciliations, and analyses relating to the monthly closing process for general accounting. This position is a key role in continuing to build and maintain the bridge between the Company’s different brands and the finance organization in order to meet the needs of the business.

Functional Responsibilities

• Prepares various monthly account reconciliations, actual-to-forecast variance analysis and journal entry preparation.
• Posts intercompany and departmental allocations, certain balance sheet accruals, and reviewing store expense reports.
• Assists with monthly variance analysis, research discrepancies and meet with business partners to understand key drivers.
• Develops an understanding of Accounting’s workflow processes and the interdependency between other Departments in meeting monthly closing goals. Also develop a working relationship with other departments to facilitate information sharing and to understand who our internal customers are and what their needs are.
• Develops a level of proficiency with all financial and information systems as they relate to the position.
• Assists with record retention and organization of the Accounting Department.
• Works on special projects independently and as part of a team, meet deadlines and present results to management.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required
• 2+ years’ work experience as an accounting clerk/bookkeeper
• Basic knowledge of GAAP required
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, specifically Excel
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform duties with a process improvement and customer service mentality
• Ability to accept and adapt to a changing environment
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience with SAP and Hyperion preferred
• Experience as an Accountant preferred
  
  

Chico’s FAS, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, lactation, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.