Bath & Body Works Jobs

Description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

The Banking Cash Management Accountant is responsible for organizational auditing, executing, and documenting of accounting practices and projects with internal controls. Key projects and responsibilities may include activities such as: account reconciliations, payment of business licenses and vendor invoices, new store set up, policy audit and compliance for cash reconciliations for store bank accounts. The accountant will provide technical and analytical support in the areas of financial accounting and internal controls as it relates to the companies accounting and financial systems and applications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely recording of stores’ cash activity from Point of Sale (POS) and bank within compliance with internal SOX, Anti-Corruptions and Operational Controls for (1) general ledger accuracy (2) P&L accuracy (3) audit accuracy and (4) reporting accuracy

• Ensure that all month-end accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations are performed in a timely and accurate manner

• Identify irregularities and variances against audit and controls criteria for store cash overages/shortages and deposit adjustments

• Independently and proactively resolve discrepancies using financial analytics and related techniques

• Follow up on all outstanding issues on a timely basis while providing excellent customer service and maintaining vendor relations

• Respond to internal customer requests, supplier inquiries, and internal/external audit questions

• Identify areas of opportunity and recommend solutions for achieving optimal efficiency and effectiveness

• Assist with special projects, departmental goals, and ad-hoc analysis

• Maintain high level of productivity

• Ensure adherence to departmental, ethical, and legal standards and controls.

Qualifications

• One to three years accounting or related experience in accounting, accounts payable, or finance

• Experience in journal entry preparation, auditing, and balance sheet reconciliation preferred

• SAP experience beneficial

• Intermediate/Sophisticated PC Skills - Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

• Strong reconciliation and critical thinking skills

• Cross-functional collaborator

• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills

• Demonstrated initiative and drive to achieve results and goals

• Excellent customer service skills

• Professional verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to complete tasks in a thorough, composed, accurate and timely fashion while managing multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness and ability to take on additional responsibilities

• Self-motivated, self-starting, and creative problem solver

• Continuous improvement / process improvement focus

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance

Core Competencies

• Lead with Curiosity & Humility

• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow

• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose

• Observe, Engage & Connect

• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence

• Deliver Business Results

Benefits

Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That’s why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.

• 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase program with discount

• No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including an inclusive family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.

• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs

• 40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!

Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer . We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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