Senior Accountant

Saks • Dallas, TX

28d • $78,000 - $105,000

About The Position

As a Senior Accountant, you support the company’s financial processes by preparing timely, accurate analyses and reconciliations of financial data. The role supports month-end close, internal and external reporting, and stakeholder requests, while contributing to daily accounting operations and compliance with established policies. You help execute efficient month-end and year-end close processes, analyze and resolve variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods, and support audit activities by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests. You also help produce financial reports and analyses that inform business decisions and support the company’s financial health.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• 4–6 years of accounting experience in public accounting or industry; level will be determined based on experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, accounting principles, internal controls, and financial literacy.
• Experience with general ledger and other financial systems, including preparation of account reconciliations and analyses.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Workday, Oracle, SAP, or PeopleSoft.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Active CPA license or CPA candidacy.
• Background in Big 4/public accounting or in retail, technology, or manufacturing.
• Experience with Oracle EPM, Hyperion, or advanced Excel skills.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance or other regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical thinking and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Exposure to automation or process optimization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review general ledger activities, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting aligned with close deadlines.
• Prepare financial schedules, variance analyses, and internal management reports, focusing on data accuracy and quality of insights.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting to support financial planning and performance tracking against targets.
• Create schedules and support internal reporting packages for finance and accounting leadership, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and timely delivery.
• Assist in preparing data for quarterly and annual financial reporting, including footnote or supporting schedules and compliance ratio calculations, as needed.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to support audit readiness and risk mitigation.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and identify process improvement opportunities, including automation initiatives to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Basic life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Additional voluntary benefits, such as critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance
• Employee discount
• Career advancement opportunities

What This Job Offers

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