Accountant

Overview

This role is fully remote. The candidate must live close to one of the organization’s offices in Jericho, NY, Oak Brook, IL, Westerville, OH or Medford, Oregon.

This Staff Accountant position supports the Gourmet Foods & Gift Baskets brands based in Chicagoland and works closely with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Accounts Receivable function, including customer billing, cash application, credit memos, monitoring customer accounts, and following up on past-due balances; partner with internal teams to support collection efforts.
• Perform Credit Card sales reconciliation and validate AR balances.
• Ensure the accuracy of AR balances by investigating and resolving payment discrepancies and customer disputes.
• Perform monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, schedule analysis, and reporting within established deadlines.
• Prepare and review Balance Sheet account reconciliations.
• Support accounting processes and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Participate in the development of process improvements, procedures, and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with other accounting and finance team members on cross-functional initiatives and projects.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting requests as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• No additional requirements were provided in the original job description.

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation and benefits details were not provided in the original job description.

Location

Fully remote role. Candidate needs to live close to one of the following offices: Jericho, NY, Oak Brook, IL, Westerville, OH or Medford, Oregon.