Accounting & External Reporting Manager

Vera Bradley•Roanoke, IN

8d•$89,900 - $123,650•Onsite

About The Position

Perform a variety of accounting tasks related to the recording of the company’s financial activity and reporting of that activity. Partner with corporate accounting team to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policy. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be as assigned). To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individual contributions Monitor and record transactions in the general ledger in conformity with GAAP and company policy Maintain subledger and perform annual audit on fixed assets Review and prepare monthly account reconciliations Manage the resolution of discrepancies between GL and subsidiary ledgers accounts Develop and implement accounting processes to improve controls and efficiencies Assist management with financial analysis Prepare current period and recast items for financial reporting. Includes all SEC filing documents Coordinate with external parties regarding external reporting Perform quarterly impairment analysis, including preparation of supporting models and documentation Perform contract review for Finance to assess accounting implications and ensure proper treatment Prepare monthly financial reporting package Maintain and prepare comparable sales reporting, including ad hoc requests and support for planning activities led by FP&A Manage lease accounting process including: Review and validation of all retail, storage, and other lease activity Final review of lease population for completeness and accuracy Preparation of supporting schedules for lease-related disclosures Manage monthly bonus accrual process, including calculation support, review of inputs, and coordination with FP&A/Finance during close Manage stock-based compensation accounting, including: Accounting for equity grants and vesting activity Review and reconciliation of stock compensation expense Oversight of grant and vesting data Oversight contributions Develop and oversee two individual contributors Review month end accounting entries Oversee and review the lease process, including supporting the annual operating lease planning process Oversee and review the roll-forward of SEC documents

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
7-10 years general accounting experience
Experience with SAP or FAS preferred
Active CPA license preferred
Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office software
Ability to work with highly confidential information
Proven problem solving and analytical skills
Detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build and maintain good rapport with internal and external customers and handle situations with confidence, tact and resourcefulness
Flexible, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced office environment
Strong team player

Responsibilities

Monitor and record transactions in the general ledger in conformity with GAAP and company policy
Maintain subledger and perform annual audit on fixed assets
Review and prepare monthly account reconciliations
Manage the resolution of discrepancies between GL and subsidiary ledgers accounts
Develop and implement accounting processes to improve controls and efficiencies
Assist management with financial analysis
Prepare current period and recast items for financial reporting. Includes all SEC filing documents
Coordinate with external parties regarding external reporting
Perform quarterly impairment analysis, including preparation of supporting models and documentation
Perform contract review for Finance to assess accounting implications and ensure proper treatment
Prepare monthly financial reporting package
Maintain and prepare comparable sales reporting, including ad hoc requests and support for planning activities led by FP&A
Manage lease accounting process including: Review and validation of all retail, storage, and other lease activity, Final review of lease population for completeness and accuracy, Preparation of supporting schedules for lease-related disclosures
Manage monthly bonus accrual process, including calculation support, review of inputs, and coordination with FP&A/Finance during close
Manage stock-based compensation accounting, including: Accounting for equity grants and vesting activity, Review and reconciliation of stock compensation expense, Oversight of grant and vesting data
Develop and oversee two individual contributors
Review month end accounting entries
Oversee and review the lease process, including supporting the annual operating lease planning process
Oversee and review the roll-forward of SEC documents

Benefits

Variety of medical, dental and vision programs
Medical plan options including both a HDHP/HSA plan and a PPO plan
Dental
Vision
Flexible spending accounts
Employer provided 2X your salary in life insurance
Accidental Death and Disability insurance
Voluntary life insurance for you, your spouse and your children
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401k plan
401k with generous company match, immediate vesting (age and service requirement)
Strong line up of professionally managed funds
Safe-harbor plan design
Generous time off programs. Earn up to 3 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment with opportunity to earn more
9 paid holidays a year
Paid bereavement leave
Voluntary Time Off
Access to a variety of financial, physical, and mental wellness experts
Employee Assistance Program with access to work/life wellness support including no cost unlimited telephonic counseling services
Opportunities for leadership development, skill development and career advancement
Generous employee discount on Vera Bradley products
Bonus opportunity
Identity protection
Legal services
Pet insurance
Cell phone discount
Employee referral bonus
Annual birthday gift
DailyPay
Corporate fitness facility
Individual policies through Aflac