Staff Accountant

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. is a global specialty retailer with a portfolio of apparel brands and e-commerce operations. The company is seeking a Staff Accountant to support core accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, audit support, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives.

What you'll do:

• Actively participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Prepare, analyze, and post both routine recurring and complex non-recurring journal entries
• Conduct monthly general ledger account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies proactively
• Review financial transactions and account balances to verify proper revenue and expense recognition in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare comprehensive schedules and supporting documentation for annual external audits and periodic financial reviews
• Assist in maintaining and documenting compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control standards
• Support the delivery of key management reports, performance metrics, and financial analysis
• Collaborate on cross-functional accounting projects and software automation initiatives to optimize workflow efficiency
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and complete special assignments as requested by leadership

What they're looking for:

• **Bachelor's Degree:** Accounting or Finance required
• **Experience:** 1–3 years of hands-on experience in corporate accounting or public accounting
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and Google Workspace
• High attention to detail with strong quantitative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet strict deadlines, and handle competing priorities seamlessly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of working effectively across cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to learning and driving projects to completion
• **Certification:** CPA (or actively pursuing CPA track) preferred
• **ERP & Financial Systems:** Hands-on experience with Lawson, Oracle, or comparable Enterprise ERP systems preferred
• **Close Management Tools:** Prior experience with Cadency (or similar reconciliation and journal entry software) preferred

Benefits:

• Generous associate discount
• Summer Fridays for Pittsburgh, NYC and remote corporate associates, between Memorial Day and Labor Day
• Casual dress code
• Hybrid schedule with a blend of home-office focus and in-office collaboration
• In-office company-wide events
• Subject to eligibility requirements, health care benefits including medical, vision, and dental
• Wellness benefits, subject to eligibility requirements
• 401(k) retirement benefits, subject to eligibility requirements
• Life and disability insurance, subject to eligibility requirements
• Employee stock purchase program, subject to eligibility requirements