Financial Analyst, Revenue Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Support A&F Co.’s Wholesale, Sell Off, Licensing, and Franchise revenue channels
• Supervise and support a team of accounts receivable clerks with responsibility for issuing prompt customer invoices, collecting / applying payment, and researching and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Create journal entries and reconcile general ledger receivables
• Tie out reported revenue to invoices and subsequent payments
• Control and prevent outstanding past due receivables while maintaining customer relationship and engagement
• Assist manager with data analysis and reporting, including accurate dashboard aging reporting and financial metrics
• Integrate yourself more fully with business operations to provide maximum support
• Stay in front of changing business demands, ensure Finance concerns and needs are addressed in proposed solution
• Assist in maintaining and modifying Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of Accounts Receivable (AR) procedures and controls
• Partner with PeopleSoft IT team to adjust invoices to support individual customers' contract terms (discounts, payment terms, delivery, etc.)
• Support Treasury cash flow projections or similar requirements
• Leverage technology, including automation, to drive operational efficiency and effectively manage working capital
• Develop & maintain efficient operational procedures applied consistently across the team
• Cultivate effective relationships with various internal teams, including Business Development, Information Technology (IT), and Treasury
• Provide excellent cross-functional support and troubleshoot issues
• Maintain and communicate individual and team performance standards

What Do You Need To Bring?

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related experience
• Strong data mining skills (Experience with Peoplesoft, Hyperion, Excel or ABI). Ability to reconcile large volumes of data using Excel and / or third-party reconciliation software
• Full understanding of basic accounting principles (e.g., revenue recognition, expense matching)
• Ability to reconcile large volumes of data using Excel and / or third-party reconciliation software
• Experience with financial management systems (e.g. PeopleSoft)
• Ability to recruit, develop, and maintain an effective team
• Experience in building strong internal and external business partner relationships, with strong communication skills
• High attention to detail and organizational skills with a focus on operational efficiency
• Thrive in stressful situations and maintain calm under pressure
• Comfort in working with large volumes of data (invoices) and an ever evolving and growing segment of the A&F business
• Experience with PeopleSoft preferred, but not required
• Previous supervisory experience preferred, but not required

Our Company

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally-led, omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.

Our Values

Our corporate purpose of being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are, fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates.

We lead with this purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign.

In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.

What You'll Get

As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle.

A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward :

• Incentive bonus program
• 401(K) savings plan with company match
• Annual companywide review process
• Flexible spending accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Associate assistance program
• Paid parental and adoption leave
• Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
• Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Mobile Stipend
• Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
• Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are work from anywhere days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
• Seven associate wellness half days per year
• Onsite fitness center
• Merchandise discount on all of our brands
• Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
• Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
• Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!

Additional Information

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER