Job Title:   Accountant                                 

Reports to: Controller                                    

Division:     Finance  

The Accountant is responsible for working alongside the controller and other accountants of the department to ensure all financial accounting, forecasting, and reporting is completed in a time-sensitive manner to facilitate decision-making in a timely manner. This individual will have an instrumental role in all monthly financial closings, audits, sales and property tax filings, and budgeting.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform accounting functions as assigned including, but not limited to booking, reconciling and reporting financial activity.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to the general ledger.
• Monitor and review accounting and related system reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Ensure all financial closing and reporting deadlines that have been assigned are met.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist in all audits.
• Assist and prepare sales/use tax filings, property tax filings and other regulatory filings as assigned.
• Maintain organized, accurate and complete accounting records, electronically and hardcopies, as necessary.
• Back-up month-end duties assigned to other Accountants.
• Identify areas for process improvement and stream-lining.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in accounting or finance required
• 4+  years of relevant experience, preferably in retail environment
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Previous experience working in the field of Accounting and with general ledger software.
• Excellent attention to detail & accuracy
• Good interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Proficient in computer applications – specifically with MS Excel
• Work requires willingness to work flexible schedule.

SALARY RANGE: $70,000.00-77,000.00 per year commensurate upon experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.