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

Bachelor’s degree required; strong academic performance in Accounting (preferred)

Must have completed degree between December 2024 – June 2025 and able to start full time September 2025

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

GPA minimum 3.2

Prior internship in accounting/finance (preferred) 

Proficiency with Advanced Microsoft Excel (Formulas, Functions and features such as Visualization tools, VLOOKUP, Macros), Word, PowerPoint & Outlook

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

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