Departments Stores Store Associate - Cato Field Management - Cato Store Associate - It's Fashion Field Management - It's Fashion Store Associate - Versona Field Management - Versona Corporate Construction/Store Development Credit Distribution Center E-Commerce Fashion Design, Color & Trend Finance/Accounting Human Resources Information Technology Loss Prevention Marketing/Advertising Merchandise Planning & Allocation Merchandising Product Development Real Estate Store Operations Job Title: Staff Accountant Department: Finance/Accounting LOCATION: Charlotte, North Carolina JOB SUMMARY: Fixed Assets Leases Monthly Closing Duties Financial Reporting ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Review and preparation of journal entries Assist in preparation of quarterly (10Q) and annual (10K) reporting Account Analyst reconciliations Monthly internal financial schedules Lease Accounting Sarbanes Oxley compliance Assist with preparation of monthly financial reporting Month-end close duties Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: B.S. in Accounting (MBA and or CPA is preferred but not required) WORK EXPERIENCE: 1 - 2 years in Accounting, Oracle financial systems is preferred, proficient in Excel & other Microsoft applications CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION REQUIRED: CPA a plus. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Basic knowledge of accounting principles. Working knowledge of Microsoft applications, especially Excel and Outlook. Keyboard skills. Strong organizational skills including meeting scheduled deadlines. REQUIRED PRE-EMPLOYMENT/SKILLS TESTING: Drug Test/Criminal Background Screen E-Mail catojobs@catocorp.com For our online employment application, click here. If you are intersted in joining the team, please complete an online application or bring your completed application to your nearest store. To find the store nearest you, please click on the Store Locator. Equal Opportunity Employer Drug-free workplace You must be at least 18 years of age to be employed by the company.