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We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive Accounting Senior Analyst, Ledger Support and Close to join our Controllers team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant looking to deepen their financial acumen and make a significant impact on our operational efficiency.

As an Accounting Sr. Analyst in Salt Lake City, you'll report to the Accounting Sr. Manager and join a dynamic Ledger Support and Close Reporting unit. You will lead complex ledger research, drive overall close accuracy, and identify opportunities to automate manual workflows. Operating with minimal oversight, you will act as a key technical resource, training newer team members and working closely with senior leadership to resolve complex reporting discrepancies.

Advanced Ledger Research:

• Conduct complex analytical research using massive datasets; draw strategic conclusions from analytical findings and present insights to management.

Ledger Close Ownership: 

• Drive and manage major general ledger close activities, prepare complex journal entries, and perform advanced balance sheet reconciliations.

Autonomy & Discrepancy Resolution: 

• Identify and resolve systemic or complex financial discrepancies with minimal supervision.

Automation & Innovation: 

• Proactively seek process improvements, workflow automation opportunities, and creative uses for AI inside our close routines.

Cross-Functional Leadership: 

• Partner directly with senior management and internal departments (Tax, Audit, Merchandise Planning, Supply Chain) to resolve cross-functional ledger discrepancies.

Controls & Auditing: 

• Serve as the owner of key financial and close controls, ensuring alignment with external/internal audit requirements (SOX).

System Upgrades: 

• Collaborate directly with IT regarding ledger system upgrades or software modifications to ensure strict adherence to accounting policies.

Mentorship & Onboarding: 

• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to staff-level analysts within the Controllers department.

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required. CPA, CMA, or active progress toward licensure is highly preferred.

Experience: 

• 3-5+ years of progressive professional experience in general ledger accounting, close management, or public accounting audit.

Technical Skills: 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities (Power Query, advanced lookup functions, macros/VBA). Experience with major ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, etc.) is strongly preferred.

Skills: 

• Exceptional analytical capabilities, strong interpersonal skills, high adaptability to change, and a desire to advance within the organization.

What you getIf eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.catalystbrandsbenefits.com

About Catalyst 

Catalyst Brands reflects the bringing together the rich heritages of our brands with modern excitement and a new vision for success. Five iconic brands came together under a unified powerhouse portfolio to celebrate the essence of American style.  

We leverage our rich history, resources and best-in-class industry talent to further build the success of our brands.  At Catalyst we are united in one shared purpose: We exist to ignite America's most beloved retail brands to make fashion accessible to all.

Working at Catalyst means joining a dedicated team of associates who are encouraged to be uniquely themselves in a safe, caring and welcoming environment. It is a place where careers prosper, accomplishments are celebrated and diversity flourishes. It's a place that's meant for you. 

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

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