Anthropologie Senior Accountant

Role SummaryAnthropologie is searching for a Senior Accountant to join a wonderful team! The Senior Accountant will support both store and ecommerce channels of Anthropologie Group NA in all financial and accounting aspects that directly affects the operational results. Assist 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 ResponsibilitiesRecord, 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 documentsEnsure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley financial reporting requirements with respect to monthly dutiesAssist and prepare the annual operational budgets of assigned expense item responsibilities as neededPrepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliationsPrepare and maintain expense tracking's for operational departmentsAnalyze actual results, investigate and explain variance explanations vs budget & previous yearConsistently recommend and implement improvements to current methodologies and practicesSupport all other aspects of the monthly and quarterly financial close processProvide ongoing accounting/finance support to brand partners as liaison between brand and corporate shared service teamsReview management and operating reports to identify trends and develop benchmarking metricsWork with finance team on brand/division related projectsRole QualificationsWell-developed problem solving capabilitiesHighly detail oriented with strong organizational skillsCapable of managing multiple deliverables and ability to seamlessly transition among teamExcellent written and oral communication skillsStrong sense of accountability and ownership, proactive problem solving skillsHighly proficient in MS Excel and ability to learn accounting software packages; Knowledge of Oracle and/or Hyperion a strong plusAbility to comprehend and analyze financial statements, financial journals, reports, reconciliations, and other related documentsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peer group, brand personnel and executive level managementIntellectually curious with a strong desire to learn and grow with the company#LI-MH3The PerksURBN 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/benefitsEEO StatementURBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.