Job description The Cato Corporation, a leading specialty retailer of value-priced women’s fashion apparel with corporate offices located in Charlotte, North Carolina, operates three concepts: Cato, It’s Fashion and Versona. The company has over 1,300 stores throughout the United States and a diverse workforce of over 10,000 associates. The Company’s stock is traded on the NYSE under the symbol “CATO”. Cato is seeking an individual to join its Sales Audit Reconciliation team. JOB SUMMARY: Review, validate and balance all store level sales audit, balance bankcards and electronic checks, ecommerce gift card fulfillment, adhoc reports and bank statement reconciliations for all assigned stores. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Daily, Weekly and Monthly balancing of sales audit. 2. Weekly and Monthly bankcard and electronic check balancing. 3. Monthly reconciliation of store bank accounts. 4. Maintain store level banking relationships. 5. Weekly preparation of returned checks to send to company’s check service provider. 6. Daily fulfillment of ecommerce gift cards. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Prepare Home Office daily bank deposits. 2. Coordinate bank changes, as needed. 3. Key monthly journal entries into Oracle. 4. Communicate with management regarding any major issues. 5. Assist with implementation of new systems, as needed. 6. Assist with bankcard retrievals & chargeback processing. 7. Provide Department Manager with ad hoc reporting, as necessary. QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent. Associates (Two-year) Degree in accounting preferred. WORK EXPERIENCE: Two years accounting/banking/office experience preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 1. Intermediate knowledge, skills related to double entry accounting. 2. Intermediate knowledge, skills related to bank statement and account reconciliation. 3. Courteous, professional telephone manner. 4. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 5. Ability to meet strict weekly and monthly deadlines. 6. PC Skills – Advanced Proficiency in Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook. REQUIRED PRE-EMPLOYMENT/SKILLS TESTING: 1. Drug Test/Criminal Background Screen 2. Orion Survey 3. Microsoft Excel 4. Accounts Receivable 5. Data Entry 10 Key w/ Decimals 6. Office Math Skills The company offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits including Medical/Dental/Life Insurance package, 401(K) Retirement Plan, Flexible Spending Plan, Stock Purchase Plan and more! EOE/Drug Testing / www.catofashions.com