Staff Accountant

MCO is the shared operational infrastructure of Regent’s portfolio companies and an integral part of the firm’s overall approach to value creation. Our core mission is to transform businesses for our stakeholders by developing and delivering transformed and sustainable performance within our portfolio. We work with improvement-oriented executives to assist them in making strategic decisions, translate those decisions into actions and deliver the lasting success they need. With the help of these leaders, operating teams and individuals, MCO has the aptitude to support complex, global businesses across various industry verticals.

The Staff Accountant offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment in the retail industry. The successful candidate must possess solid accounting education and experience, along with strong analytical and general ledger knowledge. The primary responsibilities will be to assist in all detailed general accounting functions.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The Staff Accountant’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for general accounting duties including participating in period-end close including analyzing data and day-to-day general accounting duties including but not limited to .
  • Preparing journal entries by compiling and analysing account information
  • Drafting accruals associated with key accounts 
  • Partner with the FP&A Manager and review key drivers of the results
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
• Perform financial analysis of balance sheet, income
• Provide support for financial year-end closures, audits and tax preparation
• Ensure compliance to GAAP and company standards and controls
• Comply with legal and ethical standards
• Follow up on all outstanding issues on a timely basis
• Maintain excellent customer service with internal and external partners
• Proactively identify areas of opportunity /weakness and recommend solutions
• Execute ad hoc requests and projects from internal and external partners

You are someone who … 

• Enjoys working in dynamic and fast-paced environment with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Aspires for continuous improvement 
• Can fill gaps where needed and self-motivated
• Strives to figure out and implement best practices 

You must have … 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 1+ year of Accounting or Finance experience in Retail sector preferred
• Big 4 or regional firm public accounting experience is preferred
• Expertise in generally accepted accounting practices with CPA certification preferred
• Ability to build partnerships across departments and partners
• Position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Excel skills and experience including analysis of mass data sets, Vlookups, pivot tables and formulas are required
• Ability to prepare work accurately and timely
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Career-oriented with interest in advancement
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP and inventory module experience is preferred but not required