Analyst, Senior Financial Accounting and Reporting

General Summary

The Senior Financial Accounting & Reporting Analyst is responsible for supporting the company’s financial close, accounting, reporting, and financial analysis activities. This role plays a key part in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information and supporting compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively across Finance, Accounting, FP&A, Operations, and other business functions.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, reclassifications, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure financial transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies. Maintain accurate and well-documented accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc financial reports for management and other stakeholders.
• Analyze financial results and provide explanations for key fluctuations and trends.
• Ensure reporting deadlines and internal controls are consistently met.
• Research and document accounting issues and provide recommendations based on applicable accounting guidance.
• Support implementation of new accounting standards and changes in accounting policies.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests and provide appropriate documentation and explanations.
• Automate and streamline recurring reporting and accounting processes where appropriate.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting and reporting issues.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and coaching to staff accountants
• Participate in special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives.

Position Requirements

• Strong background in U.S. GAAP. Ability to interpret and implement new accounting standards
• Advanced skills in financial statements, financial analysis and reconciliation
• Strong problem‑solving ability, sound judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, Master’s Degree in Accounting preferred.
  
• Experience: 3+ years related job experience with public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience managing financial close in a complex, multi-entity environment preferred
• Computer Skills:  MS Office Suite is required.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems such as Blackline, Lawson, PeopleSoft or SAP required

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or CPA candidate preferred

Base Salary Range: $81,000-$101,500/yr

Family Dollar is an equal opportunity employer and committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We are committed to complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.