Accountant Job Listing at Carters, Inc. in Atlanta, GA

Retail

Job Descriptions:

Carter's, Inc.(NYSE:CRI), is the largest branded marketer in the United States of apparel and related products exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns theCarter'sandOshKosh B'goshbrands, two of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. These brands are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally. They are also sold through more than 600 Company-operated stores in the United States and Canada and on-line.Carter'sis headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. If you dream of working with innovative colleagues who support and inspire you,Count on Carter's.
* Prepare asset and liability account journal entries as identified through account reconciliation and analysis
* Assist in the preparation of profit & loss statements, balance sheets, statements of cash flows, and other financial reports
* Support the closing calendar timelines for assigned tasks and appropriately communicate issues
* Research and prepare explanations for variances to budget for areas assigned during the monthly close
* Prepare monthly General Ledger account analysis and reconciliation for assigned accounts
* Analyze assigned revenue and expense accounts to ensure accuracy of monthly results; prepare correcting journal entries
* Perform queries and prepare reports or analysis as required
* Provide professional assistance as assigned to internal and external audit groups during financial and SOX audits
* Participate on special projects as assigned
Required Experience:

* Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; Master’s degree or CPA license a plus
* Minimum of 3 years corporate accounting experience required
* Experience working with Infor Financial Management system a plus
* Retail industry experience and/or public accounting experience a plus
* Candidate must be a pro-active self-starter with good time management skills
* Expected to handle confidential company financial and operational information in a responsible manner
* Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
* Detail oriented, deadline driven, organized individual able to work well as part of a team
* Commitment to meeting daily, weekly, and monthly deliverables regardless of the obstacles (overtime may be required)
* General understanding of accounting theory and practice Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity working with General Ledger applications
Thank you for your interest inCarter's.Carter'sis an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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Keyword: Accountant, accounting
From: Carters, Inc