**Job Description**

The Associate Accountant performs moderately complex accounting activities supporting daily financial operations. This role supports account balancing, clearing account analysis, journal entries, reconciliations, and system interfaces related to accounts payable, fixed assets, and store development. The Associate Accountant escalates complex issues as appropriate, partners with internal stakeholders to research discrepancies, and ensures accurate, timely financial reporting.

**Responsibilities**

• **Accounting & Reporting** : Prepare and post journal entries; support general ledger accuracy and period close activities.
**• Systems & Reconciliations** : Run SAP and PeopleSoft queries; reconcile accounts and resolve routine discrepancies; escalate complex variances.
**• Store Development & Projects** : Support new store approvals, including issuing store numbers; maintain system accuracy and documentation.
**• Controls ...