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Nordstrom

Senior Accountant – External Reporting

Nordstrom

. Prepare, review and analyze the Company’s period-end financial statements, supporting schedules and disclosures under US GAAP .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $69,500 - $144,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in US GAAP compliance, financial statement preparation, and analysis, while leveraging automation and emerging technologies to enhance reporting efficiency. Strong analytical skills are complemented by effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
US GAAP ComplianceFinancial Statement PreparationAccounting AnalysisCPA LicenseMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills
Financial AnalysisAccounting ResearchVariance AnalysisLean Principles ApplicationError IdentificationModel DevelopmentTechnical Memo DocumentationMonth-End Close SupportAd Hoc Project CompletionTrend Identification
Soft Skills
Detail-OrientedExcellent Organizational SkillsStrong Communication Skills
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft OfficeWorkivaOracle FusionSmart ViewEssbase Excel Add-In
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA License
Industry Keywords
Retail Industry ExperiencePublic Accounting ExperienceContinuous Process ImprovementAutomationAI-Enabled Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Prepare, review and analyze the Company’s period-end financial statements, supporting schedules and disclosures under US GAAP
  • Support month-end close and monthly financial reporting processes
  • Analyze financial results, identify trends and unusual movements, and explain underlying drivers to finance leadership and business partners
  • Research US GAAP guidance and new accounting standards
  • Assess impacts on current accounting treatment and document conclusions in technical memos
  • Review reconciliations and prepare and review analytic variances
  • Identify errors and develop models and analytics to address business needs
  • Apply Lean principles to simplify reporting and drive continuous process improvements
  • Identify and implement efficiencies through automation, AI-enabled tools and emerging technologies
  • Complete ad hoc projects and analyses for finance and accounting leadership
  • Partner with cross-functional teams and finance leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BS/BA in Accounting
  • CPA license preferred
  • 3+ years of accounting experience
  • 2+ years of public accounting experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP
  • Experience researching accounting guidance
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Office products
  • Experience in the retail industry preferred
  • Experience with Workiva preferred
  • Experience with Oracle Fusion preferred
  • Experience with Smart View/Essbase Excel add-in preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
  • Performance-based incentives/bonuses may be available
  • 401k
  • PTO accruals
  • Holidays
  • Medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options