[Hiring] Senior Accountant - External Reporting @Nordstrom

Role Description

The External Reporting Senior Accountant is a key contributor to the preparation of Nordstrom’s quarterly financial statements and supporting schedules, and partners routinely with cross-functional teams and finance leadership.

• Prepare, review and analyze the Company’s period-end financial statements, supporting schedules and disclosures under US GAAP.
• Support the month-end close and monthly financial reporting processes, analyzing financial results, identifying trends and unusual movements, and explaining the underlying drivers to finance leadership and business partners in clear, non-technical terms.
• Research US GAAP guidance and new accounting standards, assess their impact on current accounting treatment, and document conclusions in technical memos.
• Understand and apply fundamental accounting and finance concepts, including accurately reviewing reconciliations, preparing and reviewing analytic variances, identifying errors and developing models and analytics to address business needs.
• Apply “Lean” principles to simplify reporting and drive continuous process improvements, identifying and implementing efficiencies through automation, AI-enabled tools and other emerging technologies.
• Complete ad hoc projects and analyses for finance and accounting leadership.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting, CPA license preferred.
• 3+ years of accounting experience, 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, with experience researching accounting guidance.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office products.
• Experience in the retail industry (preferred).
• Experience with Workiva (preferred).
• Experience with Oracle Fusion (preferred).
• Experience with Smart View/Essbase Excel add-in (preferred).

Requirements

• Pay Range Details:
• California: $80,000 - $132,000 Annually
• Colorado: $69,500 - $115,000 Annually
• Connecticut: $80,000 - $132,000 Annually
• District of Columbia: $80,000 - $132,000 Annually
• Hawaii: $69,500 - $115,000 Annually
• Illinois: $69,500 - $115,000 Annually
• Maryland: $69,500 - $115,000 Annually
• Massachusetts: $80,000 - $132,000 Annually
• Minnesota: $69,500 - $115,000 Annually
• Nevada: $69,500 - $115,000 Annually
• New Jersey: $80,000 - $132,000 Annually
• New York: $87,000 - $144,000 Annually
• Rhode Island: $69,500 - $115,000 Annually
• Washington: $80,168 - $132,000 Annually

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away.
• Life Insurance and Disability.
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources.
• This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses.
• Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more.
• Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.