Sr Accountant, TOPO Athletic-Hybrid at Designer Brands Inc.

Framingham, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Month-End Close, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliations, Budget-to-Actual Analysis, Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Inventory Accounting, Landed Costs, Shipping Cost Analysis, NetSuite, Microsoft Excel, Accounts Receivable

Industry

Retail

Description

At Designer Brands, we are the proud parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, The Shoe Company, and Rubino, operating nearly 675 stores across North America and a billion-dollar digital commerce business. We lead the footwear industry with a diverse portfolio of iconic brands, including Topo Athletic, Keds, Vince Camuto, Kelly & Katie, Jessica Simpson, Lucky Brand, Mix No. 6, Crown Vintage, and others. With expertise in design, production, and sourcing, we create on-trend footwear and accessories, delivered through a robust omni-channel infrastructure and national wholesale distribution. At Designer Brands, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and inclusivity, where each employee’s unique perspective contributes to our success. Anchored by our core values of “We Love What We Do,” “We Own What We Do,” “We Do What’s Right,” and “We Belong,” we continuously drive forward together, building a future where everyone can put their best foot forward. Topo Athletic is a young, rapidly growing athletic footwear company on a mission to help people move better, for life. Our core values of authenticity, ambition, clarity, and connection drive everything we do at Topo. If you join our team, you’ll not only have an impact on our business but the opportunity to have an impact on the communities and people we serve. SR. ACCOUNTANT THE OPPORTUNITY Step into a role where your work directly shapes how we understand and run our business. As a Sr. Accountant, you’ll partner closely with the Sr. Accounting Manager to bring clarity and accuracy to our financial story. You’ll own key pieces of the month-end close, dig into financial data, and help ensure our reporting reflects what’s really happening across the business. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing detail-oriented work with meaningful analysis—and wants to grow their impact. This position is HYBRID to our Framingham, MA office. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING You’ll play a hands-on role across core accounting operations, working both independently and collaboratively to keep things running smoothly. Month-End Close & Financial Reporting * Contribute to monthly close activities, including preparing journal entries and completing account reconciliations * Support the preparation of monthly financial reporting and compliance documentation * Prepare post-close balance sheet flux commentary and departmental budget-to-actual analyses Operational Accounting * Maintain and reconcile cash balances * Process accounts payable payments and reconcile credit card statements * Support invoice processing for international distributors * Reconcile and process factory inventory bills * Maintain and reconcile landed costs on inventory receipts Analysis & Business Support * Complete weekly shipping cost analysis to track trends and variances * Prepare monthly commission summaries and detailed reports for external sales representatives * Use NetSuite to generate reports and respond to ad hoc requests from leadership * Assist with accounts receivable collections and customer credit activities as needed Cross-Functional Collaboration * Partner with internal teams to support projects or resolve day-to-day accounting needs * Occasionally support in-office tasks such as remote check deposits -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WHAT YOU’LL NEED We’re looking for someone who is curious, dependable, and comfortable working with both details and big-picture insights. Experience & Education * 3+ years of experience in an accounting role * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Technical Skills * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting * Working knowledge of NetSuite, or a willingness to learn and grow expertise in the system Ways of Working * Ability to manage priorities and move work forward efficiently * Comfort working independently while also collaborating with others * Willingness to step in and support teammates or other departments when needed Nice to Have * Experience in public accounting or within a consumer goods environment * Familiarity with NetSuite Perks and Benefits You’ll Enjoy! * Your Sole Well-Being: Our benefits package is crafted with our associates in mind! We support you with benefits like free virtual health care, robust family/fertility benefits, 401(k) w/ match, and more. Explore our offerings at https://mymobilewalletcard.com/dbi [https://mymobilewalletcard.com/dbi]. * Stride with Flexibility: We offer hybrid and remote work opportunities, giving you the freedom to stay connected, productive, and inspired—wherever you do your best work. * Stepping Up Your Career: Take advantage of training programs, professional development, and education assistance to advance your career with a company that celebrates bold ideas and fresh perspectives. * We are Shoe-Obsessed: Because we know a great pair of shoes can change your day, you’ll enjoy 30% off at DSW & com [https://www.dsw.com/], plus discounts across our family of brands.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Accountant manages month-end close activities, financial reporting, and operational accounting tasks including accounts payable and inventory reconciliation. They also provide business support through shipping cost analysis and commission reporting using NetSuite.