Accounting Specialist

Citi Trends is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join our growing finance team.

This role supports the day‑to‑day accounting operations of a fast‑paced, multi‑location retail organization. The Accounting Specialist plays a key role in ensuring financial accuracy through transaction processing, account reconciliations, and support of month‑end close activities.

If you enjoy working with numbers, solving discrepancies, and collaborating across teams to maintain strong financial records, this could be a great opportunity to grow your accounting career.

• Prepare and post routine journal entries
• Assist with maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts
• Perform monthly account reconciliations including bank accounts, prepaid expenses, and intercompany accounts
• Research and resolve account discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support inventory accounting processes and transaction validation
• Assist with daily and weekly cash reconciliation activities
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting
• Assist with variance analysis and basic financial reporting
• Maintain organized accounting documentation and records
• Support audit requests and internal control documentation
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Payroll, Operations, and Inventory teams to ensure financial accuracy
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support updated accounting procedures

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Basic understanding of general ledger accounting and reconciliations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Experience in a retail or multi‑unit business environment is a plus.

If you’re interested in joining a collaborative team and contributing to the financial operations of a growing retail organization, we’d love to hear from you.

Citi Trends is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.