Accountant II

Position Overview

The Accountant II supports monthly close and reconciliations for POS and banking activities, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data. This role involves working in ReconNet and ReSA systems, preparing journal entries, analyzing variances, forecasting and developing SOPs. The accountant will partner with banks and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support audits and financial reporting.

A Day In The Life

• Perform monthly close and analysis for POS and banking related financial accounting.

• Prepare journal entries and accrual calculations.

• Develop schedules and reports to conduct variance analysis, investigate variances and analyze drivers.

• Ensure data integrity by identifying errors/trends in accounting data to improve accuracy, timeliness and general flow of accounting data.

• Effectively use ReconNet banking software and ReSA (POS) system to solve issues and create necessary reports (including Over/Short and Change Order shortage reports) to aid Store operations and Asset Protection departments and discuss the ways to minimize shortages.

• Perform daily and month-end activities within the ReconNet system, including reconciliations.

• Prepare work papers and roll forwards, supporting schedules and documentation to support month end close.

• Respond promptly and correctly to inquiries from internal and external auditors.

• Assist management by implementing new strategies and processes to improve reporting of shortages and other tender related data.

• Support the planning and forecasting process for tender-related activities by analyzing historical trends.

• Work closely with POS team members to document, update, and standardize procedures by creating and maintaining SOPs that ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across functional and operational processes.

• Coordinate and communicate with multiple banking partners to resolve transaction discrepancies, ensure timely processing of wires and deposits, and support reconciliation and reporting activities across different financial institutions.

You'll Come With

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in bank reconciliation or a related financial role

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) with strong Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

• Leadership and team management abilitiesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external customers.Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.Oracle Financials, Cognos Analytics and ReconNet experience is recommended but not required.Our idea candidate will be a self motivated team player who has the desire to succeed.

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!

You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan. We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Min-Mid $80,000.00 - $105,000.00

Posting Number R104265

Location New Jersey-Burlington

Address 1830 Route 130 North

Zip Code 08016

Pay Rate Salaried

Career Site Category Corporate

Position Category Accounting

Job Type Full-Time

Remote Type Hybrid

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