Most Staff Accountant roles end at the report; at JCPenney, ours begins with the question of what to do next. Weigh it however you like — the math still lands at $96,000 - $141,000, temporary hours, and a team at JCPenney worth joining.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full-cycle accounts payable and receivable process
- Reconcile the credit-card feed against receipts nobody wants to chase
- Turn quarter-end into the calmest week of the finance cycle
- Translate Written Communication dashboards into plain language for non-finance leaders
- Implement and document internal controls to safeguard company assets
- Reconcile payroll liabilities so the MI filings never bounce
- Draft tax memos clear enough that legal signs without rewrites
- Assist with quarterly investor reporting and playfully-serious financial narratives
What You'll Bring
- 8 years of Bank Reconciliation práctica, plus a hunger for what's next
- Hands-on experience with modern Forecasting workflows and tooling
- Adaptability and resilience when facing shifting requirements
- A team player who lifts up colleagues and shares credit
- Sharp organizational skills and an ability to juggle multiple workstreams
- Comfort interpreting data and translating findings into clear recommendations
JCPenney is a deadline-driven, customer-obsessed finance company proudly built in Grand Rapids, MI. We believe the best finance decisions get made closest to the work, not three floors up.
Yours for the taking: $96,000 - $141,000, a mentor, a benefits plan, and the room to grow your Public Speaking and Financial Reporting side by side.
Right now is a strong time to apply, as our review queue is moving quickly.
Apply now to begin a rewarding career with our Grand Rapids, MI team.