Staff Accountant at Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Inc. in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Ollie's 42-year history of retail success and earn a 20% discount on all your Ollie's purchases. Publicly traded since 2015 and recognized by the National Retail Federation in 2024 as one of the top ten fastest-growing retail companies in the U.S., we're 500+ stores strong in 31 states and intensely focused on expanding our footprint.



Join our team and live the Ollie-tude!: (Ollie's Core Values)

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  BE A TEAM PLAYER- Associates are expected to be supportive and work together.


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  BE CARING- How do I treat others with courtesy, dignity, and respect?


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  BE VALUE OBSESSED- Live the "good stuff cheap" mindset.


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  BE COMMITTED- Operate with grit, passion, tenacity, and action.


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  BE GROWING- How do we get better every day?


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  BE REAL- Associates should be honest, transparent, genuine, trustworthy, and sincere.

Competitive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage begins Day 2 of employment


• 401K, Company match begins at Associate enrollment


• FSA/HSA (Flexible & Health Savings Account), set aside pre-tax dollars to reduce your taxable income


• 20% Associate discount on all Ollie's purchases.


• Vast array of voluntary benefits

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including collaboration and coordination amongst multiple stakeholders.


• Prepare general ledger entries by maintaining records, files and account reconciliations.


• Review general ledger for input accuracy and verification of accounts.


• Responsible for the preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).


• Responsible for the analysis of financial data by summarizing and interpreting data.


• Develop and maintain internal controls and related documentation.


• Prepare various management reporting including variance analysis.


• Maintenance of the fixed asset system.


• Assist in providing documentation for internal and external auditors, as needed.


• Collaborate with the Executive team to ensure proper allocation of financial data and accounting.


• Complete any additional responsibilities and/or duties as assigned.

Competitive Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX coverage begins Day 2 of employment.


• 401K, Company match begins at Associate enrollment.


• FSA/HSA (Flexible & Health Savings Account), ways to reduce your taxable income; set aside pre-tax dollars to cover out-of-pocket healthcare and dependent care costs.


• Additional benefit options include Identify Theft Protection, Legal Counsel, Pet Insurance and always a 20% employee discount on Ollie's purchases.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field, with 1-3 years of prior experience, preferably in a retail environment.


• Strong understanding of accounting theory and US GAAP.


• Strong Excel skills and the ability to efficiently manage large data sets (VLOOKUP, Sum-Ifs, Pivot tables, etc.)


• Familiarity with large General Ledger system.


• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task.


• Ability to adapt quickly and easily and shift approach in response to the demands of the situation.


• Demonstrated flexibility especially during month-end closing processes


• Ability to think proactively and work in a highly collaborative and fast paced environment.


• Detail oriented and deadline driven with good analytical, organization, and communication skills.


• Able to present financial data in a concise, logical and useful manner.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to explain financial data and balances.

Ollie's is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with Federal and State Equal Opportunity Laws, qualified applicants are considered for all positions applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, national origin, age, veteran's status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Apply Now