Lunds Byerly's Edina , MN 55424
Posted 2 weeks ago
Our Commitment to You: Lunds & Byerlys is committed to taking care of the employees who take care of our customers. We are committed to creating work environments centered around the values of hospitality, teamwork, and opportunity. Lunds & Byerlys is committed to providing equal opportunities to all interested and qualified candidates.
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Strong culture based on values, family and team. These words are not just tossed around. They are at the core of who we are.
"Great place to work" - we are a Star Tribune Top Workplace 2019-2023.
Hometown team with a beloved brand and solid reputation.
NOTE: The following is a profile or persona of who we are looking for. If you have many of the characteristics below, please apply so we can start a conversation.
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for all processing and effective allocation of work for centralized bookkeeping and revenue. Key supervisory duties for the centralized bookkeeping and revenue function include but are not limited to daily store sales transaction balancing and reporting, store cash reconciliations, payment card setup and processing, and third-party vendor balancing and reporting. This individual has a lead role in determining, implementing, and maintaining continuous improvement and best practices throughout the processing functions of centralized bookkeeping and revenue. This position works collaboratively with others to achieve these goals. In addition, this position is responsible for higher-risk accruals and journal entries, performing month-end close functions, and supporting financial results reporting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished. There are many necessary activities to satisfy any of the following performance guidelines.
Coach, mentor, and lead direct reports to accomplish company and personal goals for each staff member and drive employee engagement
Hire, train and develop staff, including performance evaluations, performance management and general supervision of staff
Monitor work performance to ensure that acceptable productivity, timeliness, accuracy, and customer service levels are achieved
Collaborate effectively with cross-functional accounting supervisors
Lead innovation through assessing current operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes
Develop, maintain, and manage multiple data points for daily transaction balancing, payment cards, and other third-party vendor data
Partner with Operations and third-party vendors to develop tools and best practices for store revenue transactions
Develop effective and timely procedures for resolving payment variances
Assess severity of variances to appropriately escalate and thoroughly communicate issues to business partners
Calculate, file, and report in compliance with governmental and regulatory requirements
Develop and modify reports for internal and external users
Facilitate, review and complete monthly close procedures in a timely manner, including, but not limited to, accruals, account reconciliations and reporting, and variance analyses
Maintain current knowledge of software applications to ensure effective utilization of existing systems and research capabilities of other potential solutions
Document policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility
Plan, lead and organize projects within the department and across the organization
Lead inter-departmental communications to inform and update business partners
Provide support and respond to inquiries for financial statement audits
Research and respond to internal and external questions providing appropriate resolution in a timely, accurate and professional manner
OTHER JOB DUTIES (Not considered essential to the job)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration or equivalent experience
Licensing: None required
Experience
Three or more years of relevant experience in accounting or finance
LFHI Competencies expected of all employees include: Action Oriented, Customer Focus, Instills Trust, Communicates Effectively, Ensures Accountability and Values Differences
Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
A service-oriented individual with a high energy, positive and friendly demeanor
Sound judgment and decision-making abilities
Excellent attention to detail and effective organizational skills
Strong intellectual curiosity and critical thinking skills
Ability to delegate and follow through
Ability to provide motivation and leadership
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively across all functional areas of the organization
Strong technical, analytical and organizational skills
Strong understanding of data structure and reporting tools
Proficiency with financial accounting and general ledger systems and reporting systems
Ability to respond to continually changing priorities and coordinate multiple projects
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English
OTHER REQUIREMENTS/EQUIPMENT USED, IF APPLICABLE
Equipment Used
Lunds Byerly's