Accounting Manager - Financial Close Process

Accounting Manager - Financial Close Process

The Accounting Manager will support and assist the Controller and Financial Reporting teams with monthly financial close and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) technical activities and providing operational support for business areas and Finance Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Preparation of journal entries and coordination of the HFM close process each month.
• Completion of accounting memos for complex transactions and technical accounting issues.
• Support the FP&A team in research of forecast to actual variances.
• Preparation of financial statements for the Puerto Rico legal entity and leading the annual audit with KPMG.
• Assisting Sephora FP&A with monthly settlement process.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required
• Minimum 5-6 years’ experience in accounting-related roles 
• Retail industry experience is a plus
• Public Accounting Experience and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is a plus

What you get:

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise.

About JCPenney: 

JCPenney proudly serves customers at more than 650 stores across the United States and Puerto Rico, and at the Company’s flagship store, jcp.com. JCPenney is one of the nation’s largest retailers of apparel, home, jewelry, and beauty merchandise with a growing portfolio of private and national brands. Guided by the Golden Rule, JCPenney employs more than 60,000 associates worldwide and has served customers for over 119 years, playing a vital role in the communities it serves. For additional information, please visit jcp.com and follow JCPenney on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. 

For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page. 

Job Title: Accounting Manager - Financial Close Process
Location: Plano, TX, United States -
Job ID: 1105021

J.C. Penney Company Inc.
Plano, Texas