EXPRESS Looking for Accountant I at Columbus, OH Full Time

About EXPR

EXPR is a multi-brand fashion retailer whose portfolio includes Express, Bonobos and UpWest. The Company operates an omnichannel platform as well as physical and online stores. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose – We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. – powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for exceptional fit and an innovative retail model. UpWest is an apparel, accessories and home goods brand with a purpose to Provide Comfort for People & Planet.

The Company has over 530 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the Express.com online store and the Express mobile app; over 60 Bonobos Guideshop locations and the Bonobos.com online store; and 13 UpWest retail stores and the UpWest.com online store. EXPR is traded on the NYSE under the symbol EXPR. For more information about our Company, please vis it www.express.com/investor and for more information about our brands, please visit www.express.com , www.bonobos.com or www.upwest.com .

Responsibilities

The Accountant I is responsible for creating and managing Technology P&L budget and forecast through spreadsheet-based processes and applying financial accounting concepts for the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger. Tasks include responsibility for various aspects of accounting including monthly journal entries and account reconciliations. Completion of these tasks will require collaboration with other departments as well as certain third parties.

• Create and manage Technology budget / forecast
• Manage underlying data, supporting documentation and spreadsheet-based calculations to support accounting accuracy and completeness.
• Accurately book required journal entries to reflect activities. Examples include: prepaid and accrued accounts
• Manage account reconciliation process by analyzing balance sheet account balances, assembling clear support for activity, and providing accurate and concise explanations for variances
• Work closely with cross-functional IT partners to ensure accurate and timely forecast updates
• Other essential tasks may occur as directed by your supervisor

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance or equivalent experience
• Ability to work and function independently, prioritize and manage multiple tasks/assignments and consistently meet deadlines
• Working understanding of GAAP
• Experience: 0- 3 years accounting experience in either Public Accounting, Corporate Accounting or Corporate Finance

Critical Skills & Attributes

• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-changing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and strong interest in advancement
• Cross-functional teamwork skills
• High attention to detail
• Strong problem solving skills
• Advanced PC proficiency including Microsoft Excel

Closing

An equal opportunity employer, EXPR does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. EXPR only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. EXPR is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a listed job position, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say ‘Associate Relations’ or send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notification to Agencies : Please note that EXPR does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, EXPR will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.