Accountant I - Macy’s Media Network

Macy's • Springdale, OH

13d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a detail-oriented, organized, and proactive Macy’s Media Network (MMN) Accountant I to join our finance team. This position ensures the timely and accurate accounting and reporting of MMN income, receivables, and invoices across all divisions. In this role, you will support accounting for MMN vendors by managing vendor agreements, balancing campaigns and receivables, resolving payment issues, and ensuring amounts are collected accurately and on time. You will also provide insights to support forecasting and analysis of the Balance Sheet and P&L, while partnering closely with internal teams and vendors to promote smooth operations and accurate financial reporting. Additional responsibilities include completing account reconciliations, supporting the month-end close, fulfilling audit requests, addressing payment discrepancies and delinquencies, and contributing to team projects, system testing, process monitoring, financial plans, ROFs, and company-wide strategic initiatives. This position is based in Cincinnati, OH.

Requirements

• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
• 1-3 years of related experience is preferred.
• This role involves performing essential job functions such as communication, collaboration, and use of office and computer systems.
• Responsibilities include the ability to access and review written and electronic information, and to move within the work environment and interact with workplace materials as needed to carry out job responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Excel is required.
• Leadership and Team Management : Capability to supervise direct reports, review their work, and oversee their career development.
• Financial Analysis and SQL Proficiency : Ability to generate financial analyses, develop and execute SQL programs to extract data, maintain programs, and implement changes as processes evolve.
• Analytical Review and System Enhancement : Proficiency in conducting analytical reviews, testing, and implementing system enhancements, as well as assisting in developing methodologies and supporting training activities.
• Communication Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly in meetings with colleagues both within and outside the Gross Margin Department.
• Mathematical Aptitude : Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to apply concepts of profitability, statistical inference, algebra, and geometry to practical situations, as well as calculating interest, discounts, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Organization and Attention to Detail : Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a focus on maintaining accuracy in all tasks.

Nice To Haves

• knowledge of database queries and SQL is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process invoices for Macy’s Media Network and ensure invoices are issued accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage the Accounts Receivable collection process, including monitoring aging, following up with vendors and merchant teams on past-due balances, resolving payment issues, and escalating delinquent accounts as appropriate.
• Perform account reconciliations, research variances and discrepancies, and ensure account balances are accurate and properly supported.
• Complete monthly financial closing activities, including preparation and posting of GL entries and analysis of account balances.
• Collaborate with Macy’s Media Network billing operations to resolve billing issues and discrepancies that may delay payment.
• Investigate and resolve vendor inquiries, payment discrepancies, and disputes related to Advertising co-op and Macy’s Media Network invoices.
• Fulfill internal and external audit requirements, including SOX monitoring and providing supporting documentation as requested.
• Produce monthly and seasonal performance reports and other ad hoc analyses.
• Maintain accurate documentation of invoices, payments, reconciliations, collection activity, and outstanding balances.

Benefits

• comprehensive health and wellness coverage
• 401(k) match
• paid time off
• eight paid holidays
• continuous learning and leadership development
• Merchandise discounts
• Performance-based incentives
• Annual merit review
• Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree