Retail Development Program Overview

Belk offers talented and ambitious recent graduates the opportunity to work in multiple areas of our business. The Retail Development Program (RDP) is a fast-paced three-month program designed to prepare recent college graduates for a full-time role at Belk. We offer opportunities in several of our business functions including Merchandising, Planning, Accounting, Finance and more! The program focuses on key components to support your development: Education, Experience, Exposure, Innovation and Results.

Accounting - Position Summary

The Retail Development Program – Accounting prepares you for a career in Accounting at Belk by providing structured training in multiple functional areas including General Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Financial Operations & Accounts Payable while interacting with leaders and other business areas across the company.  Associates will participate in professional development classes with the broader Retail Development Program cohort, complete on-the-job projects, and program projects. Participants are also matched with mentors to help acclimate to Belk, develop on the job, and identify future career possibilities. 

The Retail Development Program – Accounting will hire candidates in our Charlotte, NC headquarters. Participants benefit from an engaged leadership team and a large network of peers across Belk in the Retail Development Program.

On the Job Experiences Include:

• Work in a fast paced, dynamic, test and learn environment

• Interact with all levels of management to communicate or present topics vital to the business

• Prepare weekly/monthly reporting and forecasts

• Assist in the development of monthly general ledger account reconciliations

• Develop reporting and analysis to identify issues and opportunities

• Facilitate on-going partnerships with assigned Expense Champions to ensure understanding of activities and add value to the analytical process

• Prepare journal entries and monthly accruals as needed

• Review current processes and identify opportunities for process improvement

Position Requirements

• Degree in Accounting (preferred)

• Must have graduated within 12 months of December 2021 and able to start full time January 2022

• Prior internship in accounting/finance (preferred) 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook

• Open to learning, able to adapt to changing circumstances and reprioritize tasks as needed

• Strong academic performance, ability to communicate effectively & strong analytical skills

• Committed to meeting goals and deadlines within a dynamic, fast-paced and results-oriented environment

• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by Belk for this position now or in the future