Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant will be responsible for various accounting activities within the Merchandise Accounting team. These include supporting the month-end close process, journal entries, retail stock ledger balancing and balance sheet reconciliations. You will also support the monthly reporting function by preparing various financial reports and schedules and manage various ad-hoc requests for data or analysis from business partners and management.
This role is an excellent opportunity to join Neiman Marcus’ at a time of significant growth. By joining the Merchandise Accounting team you will gain valuable experience within the retail industry and work with many different departments within the company.
Responsibilities:
- Completion of assigned monthly close activities
- Ensuring recognition of merchandise inventory and gross margin is in compliance with the Company’s accounting policies
- Preparation of assigned reporting deliverables for merchandise inventory and gross margin
- Analyze variances and provide commentary on prepared reports and schedules
- Build relationships with FP&A and Merchants to understand variances and provide commentary for reporting deliverables
- Preparation of monthly reconciliations
Job Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance
- 1+ year(s) Accounting/Finance experience (Public Accounting experience a plus)
- Experience with major ERP system a plus
- Advanced Excel skills (SQL experience a plus)
- Able to demonstrate use of formulas and Pivot Tables to analyze data.
- Ability to interrogate, manipulate and understand data from various inventory systems which integrate with Oracle to determine the correct accounting recognition.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop partnerships with people at various levels (including non-financial associates)
- Strong written communication skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team
Inclusive Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits, including wellness and healthy lifestyle support, for associates, spouses, domestic partners, and children
Flexible Spending Account for eligible medical and dependent (day care) expenses
Disability Benefits, including Short-Term Disability providing income replacement up to 26 weeks
16 weeks Paid Parental Leave, 2 weeks of Paid Family Leave, and Adoption Support of $10,000
Paid Time Off, including 6 paid holidays, 3 weeks vacation, 3 volunteer days, 7 sick days, and 2 personal days per full year of service· Retirement Savings Plan (401K) with NMG matching and $20,000 Term Life Insurance paid by NMG with additional voluntary coverage available
Financial Solutions, including Credit Union membership, pay advances via PayActiv, tuition reimbursement, and scholarship opportunities
NMG Associate’s Core Discount of 30% with multiple in-store opportunities for an additional 30% off across select brands
NMG Matching Gift Program up to $2,000 to eligible non-profits, Hardship Assistance Grants up to $7,500 for Associates, and a volunteer opportunity hub through NMG’s All Heart Program
Personal and Professional Development Opportunities with 16,000+ online learning opportunities, including NMG’s Fashion Your Future, LinkedIn Learning, MasterClass, BetterUp, Connected Leaders Academy, 9 Associate Community Networks, and additional personalized learning experiences NMG Discount Marketplace features 1,000s of products and services with over $5,000 in saving
About Us
As one of the largest multi-brand luxury retailers in the U.S., with 3,000+ of the world's most desirable brand partners, we're delivering exceptional products and intelligent services enabled by our investments in data and technology. Through the expertise of our associates, we deliver and scale a personalized luxury experience across our three channels of in-store, eCommerce, and remote selling. Our NMG|Way culture, powered by our people, combines individual talents into a collective strength to make life extraordinary. Our brands include Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
As a woman co-founded, majority women-led organization outpacing the U.S. population in racial and ethnic diversity and led by one of corporate America’s few openly gay CEOs, Neiman Marcus Group is proud to celebrate associates from different backgrounds, experiences, and communities. We've made it a priority to cultivate a culture where everyone Belongs and where showing up as your full and authentic self is encouraged.
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