Anthropologie Temporary Accountant

Role Summary
Anthropologie is searching for a Temporary Accountant to join the team. The Accountant will support both store and ecommerce channels of Anthropologie Group North America in all financial and accounting aspects that directly affects the operational results. They will assist the Accounting Manager in preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and ensuring appropriate accounting control procedures. This position will provide support for key projects, process improvements and efficiencies. It is expected that this role anticipates, plans and works proactively to meet monthly deadlines.
Role Responsibilities
* Record, reconcile and analyze monthly activity in various balance sheet and income statement accounts (including ad hoc analyses)
* Assist in the generation, preparation and review of monthly financial statements/packages, as well as various internal and external reporting documents
* Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley financial reporting requirements with respect to monthly duties
* Assist and prepare the annual operational budgets of assigned expense item responsibilities as needed
* Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations
* Prepare and maintain expense tracking's for operational departments
* Analyze actual results, investigate and explain variance explanations vs budget & previous year
* Consistently recommend and implement improvements to current methodologies and practices
* Support all other aspects of the monthly and quarterly financial close process
* Provide ongoing accounting/finance support to brand partners as liaison between brand and corporate shared service teams
* Review management and operating reports to identify trends and develop benchmarking metrics
* Work with finance team on brand/division related projects
Role Qualifications
* Well-developed problem solving capabilities
* Highly detail oriented with strong organizational skills
* Capable of managing multiple deliverables and ability to seamlessly transition among team
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Strong sense of accountability and ownership, proactive problem solving skills
* Highly proficient in MS Excel and ability to learn accounting software packages; Knowledge of Oracle and/or Hyperion a strong plus
* Ability to comprehend and analyze financial statements, financial journals, reports, reconciliations, and other related documents
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peer group, brand personnel and executive level management
* Intellectually curious with a strong desire to learn and grow with the company
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The Perks
URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
EEO Statement
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