Accountant IV

Office Depot • Boca Raton, FL

2d • $58,500 - $98,450

About The Position

The Accountant IV is responsible for accounting, reporting, and analysis within the accounting area. The position partners with an outsourced provider on month-end close, account reconciliation reviews, and the development and execution of allocations. It also supports the Oracle General Ledger through training, report development, and special projects.

The role requires diverse accounting experience, including knowledge of financial statements, accounting principles, US GAAP, month-end close, audit cycles, and account reconciliations. Retail accounting experience is a plus. The position also calls for strong Excel and information systems skills, the ability to analyze financial data and meet demanding deadlines, and effective communication and relationship-building across organizational boundaries.

The ODP Group describes itself as a provider of products, services, and technology solutions through a business-to-business distribution platform and omnichannel presence. The company states that Coworkers are expected to support its operational safety culture by working safely and addressing potential hazards or concerns. The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, opportunities to move and grow within the organization, and possible participation in an incentive program, subject to its terms and conditions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Study in accounting or finance.
• At least 3 years of experience in a related field.
• Diverse accounting experience, including a practical understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, US GAAP, month-end close and audit cycles, and account reconciliations.
• English language skills.
• Above-average computer skills and information systems proficiency.
• Excellent Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, formulas, and functions.
• Ability to meet demanding deadlines while providing accurate and timely information.
• Ability to establish and strengthen relationships across organizational boundaries.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and communication skills.
• Integrity, analytical skills, self-motivation, persuasion and influence, time management, and team and relationship-building abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Retail accounting experience.
• CPA and/or MBA.
• Oracle experience, or experience with other ERP software systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the outsourced provider’s month-end close process to ensure an accurate and timely close, and partner to identify and implement process improvements.
• Review account reconciliations for accurate accounting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Define business unit allocations for North America and partner with the outsourced provider on their development and execution.
• Develop financial reports for monthly financial reporting and supplemental reporting for business partners.
• Coordinate quarterly reviews and interim and year-end audits.
• Serve as an accounting partner for Oracle General Ledger-related decisions and directions, and train associates.
• Ensure SOX controls are identified, evidenced, and documented for processes; monitor and review processes and reports for financial statement accuracy and SOX compliance.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salaries
• Benefits package
• Opportunities to move and grow within the organization
• Possible participation in an incentive program, subject to the Incentive Plan terms and conditions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior