Sr. Accountant, Retail

Caleres • Clayton, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Join the Finance team in St. Louis, Missouri, as a Senior Accountant supporting retail accounting. This role supports wholesale accounting activities and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. The Senior Accountant prepares financial reporting and analysis to support business and leadership decisions, and performs account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses in accordance with GAAP, company policies, and SOX requirements.

The role reviews accruals, liabilities, and expense accounts for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation. It analyzes actual results against forecasts and budgets, explains key variances, and provides timely financial analysis and reporting in response to changing business needs. The Senior Accountant partners with accounting, finance, IT, FP&A, and business leaders on reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational decisions. The position also provides close-cycle support, mentors and shares knowledge with colleagues, and contributes to continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

Nice To Haves

• 3–5 years of public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to wholesale accounting activities.
• Prepare financial reporting and analysis to support business and leadership decision-making.
• Perform account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses in accordance with GAAP, company policies, and SOX requirements.
• Review accruals, liabilities, and expense accounts for completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation.
• Analyze actual results against forecasts and budgets, identifying and explaining key variances.
• Provide timely financial analysis and reporting in response to changing business needs.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, IT, FP&A, and business leaders to support reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making.
• Provide financial analysis and close-cycle support across the organization.
• Mentor colleagues, share knowledge, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• 30% associate discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands.
• 401(k), health benefits, and paid time off; details are available through the company's total rewards information.
• Access to earned pay before payday.
• Free, confidential, 24/7 mental health support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates.
• Relaxed dress code.
• Access to an onsite gym, Starbucks, Grab and Go Market, and free parking.

What This Job Offers

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