Sr. Accountant, Retail

Founded in 1878, Caleres, originally known as Brown Shoe Company, is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world’s most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, and Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first.

Join our dynamic Finance team as a Senior Accountant, Retail Accounting in St. Louis, MO! We're looking for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys translating complex financial data into meaningful business insights. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting skills with a passion for process improvement, financial integrity, and cross-functional collaboration.

What You Will Be Doing

Lead Accounting & Financial Close Activities: Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes related to wholesale accounting activities. Prepare financial reporting and analysis to support business and leadership decision-making.

Drive Accurate Financial Reporting & Compliance: Performing account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses in accordance with GAAP, company policies, and SOX requirements. Includes the reviewing of accruals, liabilities, and expense accounts to ensure completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation.

Deliver Financial Insights & Business Support: Analyze actual results against forecasts and budgets while identifying and explaining key variances. An ability to provide timely and dependable financial analysis and reporting in response to changing business needs.

Collaborate & Build Strong Partnerships: Collaborate closely with accounting, finance, IT, FP&A, and business leaders to support financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational decision-making while ensuring reporting objectives are achieved. Provide financial analysis and close-cycle support across the organization, while fostering a collaborative team environment through mentoring, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Perks You Will Enjoy!

• Our Shoe Discounts: No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands

• Benefits that Start Day One: To learn more details about our total rewards including 401k, health benefits and PTO, visit yourcaleres.com

• Get Paid When You Want: Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday

• Mental Wellness: Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates

• Relaxed Dress Code: At Caleres, we believe that the right shoes can take you anywhere, and your authentic self is always in style. Feel free to leave your professional attire in the back of your closet!

• Site Perks: Full access to our onsite gym, Starbucks, Grab and Go Market, and free parking located in the convenient area of downtown Clayton, MO

Qualifications That Make You the Perfect Fit!

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience
• 3-5 years of public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP is a plus

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.

Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.

Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres, contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud