Accountant II - (Hybrid)

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Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People - and the love their actions inspire - are what drive us. We're not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we're especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we're inspiring inside. There are dynamic career paths awaiting you - rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us!

JOB SUMMARY:

The Accountant II role will have various responsibilities for the monthly financial close and accounting/reporting within the North America Share Services Accounting group. They will deliver accurate, timely, and relevant financial information, while maintaining the accuracy of the general ledger accounts. Identifies potential financial risks opportunities resulting from account analysis while supporting the organization in complying to all GAAP and SOX requirements

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complete balance sheet and P&L account reconciliations on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy and highlight significant variances from sub-ledger/forecast (low to mid-level risk assessment)

• Support the month end closing process by preparing journal entries and working with external departments to gather relevant information timely

• Ensure SOX compliance for all assigned processes by obtaining proper approvals and following steps as outlined in the SOX narratives. Partner with external departments by providing relevant account details to support decision making.

• Support schedules as requested quarterly and on an annual basis to support external auditors timely and accurately

• Continuous learning and advanced training in field

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or other business concentration.

Years of Job-Related Experience: 2-4 years of direct corporate accounting and/or public accounting

Technical/Other Skills: Understanding/proficiency of Microsoft office products

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Competitive healthcare, dental & vision insurance

• 401(k) matching after one year of employment

• Generous time off + company holidays

• Merchandise discount

• Learning & Development programs

• Much more!

The salary range for this opportunity is $70,000 - $75,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors.