Accountant - Financial Reporting

Role Specific Information
Job Description
About the Role
As an Accountant, you will support the company’s financial reporting and accounting processes by ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions and compliance with accounting standards. You will contribute to the month-end close process, perform account analysis, and partner with cross-functional teams to support business operations and financial integrity.
What You’ll Do
Prepare SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, Proxy, etc.), ensuring accurate and timely reporting and offering best practice suggestions
Record journal entries and support the month-end close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Prepare and maintain account reconciliations, investigating and resolving variances
Review transactions and contracts to determine appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Assist in the preparation of financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation
Support internal and external reporting requirements, including audit requests and compliance activities
Perform data analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvement
Collaborate with business partners to ensure accurate financial data and understanding of accounting impacts
Support SOX compliance efforts, including documentation and validation of key controls
Assist with continuous improvement of accounting processes, systems, and reporting
Additional tasks may be assigned
What Skills You Have
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant field
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience with technical accounting
Advanced knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and other Financial Software programs
Excellent accounting skills
Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, time management and communication skills
Adept multitasker
Preferred
Prior accounting or finance experience
CPA or MBA
Retail industry experience
Essential Functions
The requirements listed below are representative of functions you will be required to perform, however you may be required to perform additional functions. Kohl’s may revise this job description from time to time. To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, absent undue hardship.
Ability to perform the accountabilities listed in the “What You’ll Do” Section
Ability to comply with dress code requirements
Basic math and reading skills, legible handwriting, and basic computer operation
Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance and meet scheduling requirements as set by the company
Ability to learn and comply with all company policies, procedures, standards and guidelines
Ability to give direction and to receive, understand and proactively respond to direction from leadership and other company personnel
Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively and appropriately with others
Ability to maintain composure and work in a fast paced environment while accomplishing multiple tasks within established timeframes
Ability to satisfactorily complete company training programs
Ability to use a personal computer for tasks such as communicating, preparing reports, etc.
Ability to plan, prioritize and monitor activities across business units
Ability to complete or oversee the completion of assigned projects in a timely manner