Accountant

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE:

Saks Global is the largest multi-brand luxury retailer in the world, comprising Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks OFF 5TH. Powered by our talented colleagues, we are redefining luxury shopping by offering each customer a personalized experience across our store network and e-commerce platforms. Through strong partnerships with the world’s most esteemed brands, cutting-edge technology and the industry’s most comprehensive luxury customer data, Saks Global is shaping the future of retail. 

YOU WILL BE: 

As an Accountant, you play a key role in supporting the company’s financial processes by preparing timely and accurate analysis and reconciliation of financial data, including in support of month-end close processes, internal and external reporting, and ad hoc requests from stakeholders.  You contribute to daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with established policies and maintaining a high level of accuracy. You assist in executing efficient month-end and year-end close processes to ensure deadlines are met, financial data is reliable, and variances to budgets/forecasts/prior periods are analyzed, explained and resolved, as needed. In this role, you also support audit activities by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests. Additionally, you help produce high-quality financial reports and analysis. Your work provides valuable insights that support informed business decisions and overall financial health.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Perform and review general ledger activities including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness

• Support month-end and year-end close processes to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting aligned with close deadlines

• Prepare financial schedules, variance analyses, and internal management reports with a focus on data accuracy and insight quality

• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes to support financial planning and performance tracking against targets

• Create schedules and support internal reporting packages for finance and accounting leadership, ensuring accuracy, clarity and adherence to timelines

• Assist in the preparation of data used in quarterly and annual financial reporting, including footnote or support schedule preparation, performing compliance ratio calculations, or other items as needed

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to support audit readiness and risk mitigation

• Support internal and external audits by providing timely documentation and clear explanations to meet audit deadlines and requirements

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and identify process improvement opportunities, including automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy

WHAT YOU WILL BRING: 

Required Qualifications (Minimum Requirements):

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

• 2-4 years of accounting experience in public accounting or industry (level to be determined based on experience)

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, accounting principles, internal controls, and strong financial literacy

• Experience with general ledger and other financial systems and preparation of account reconciliations and analysis

• OracleEPM/Hyperion or similar financial data tool experience is a plus

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft)

• Strong communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications (nice to haves):

• Certification: Active CPA license or CPA candidacy

• Experience: Background in Big 4/public accounting or specific industries (e.g., retail, tech, manufacturing)

• Technical Tools: Experience with tools like Oracle EPM, Hyperion, or advanced Excel skills

• Specialized Knowledge: Familiarity with SOX compliance or other regulatory frameworks

• Soft Skills: Strong analytical thinking, communication, and ability to work cross-functionally

• Process Improvement: Exposure to automation or process optimization initiatives

YOUR LIFE AND  CAREER AT SAKS GLOBAL:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic fast paced environment at a company experiencing growth and transformation 

• Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities across the largest multi-brand luxury retailer from retail to distribution, to digital or corporate 

• Comprehensive benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental)

• An amazing employee discount

Benefits: We offer the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, basic life insurance, supplemental life insurance, disability insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary benefits (such as critical illness, hospital and accident insurance). 

Thank you for your interest with Saks Global. We look forward to reviewing your application. 

Saks Global is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Saks Global and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact candidatesupport@saks.com . 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Exemplar Luxury Group is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Exemplar Luxury Group and would like to request special assistance or an accommodation, please contact candidatesupport@saks.com.

Compensation for this role varies by geographic location. The listed range reflects multiple markets, including higher-cost areas. Actual starting pay will be determined based on work location, experience, and other job-related factors.