Staff Accountant, General Ledger

Overview

This role is responsible for supporting the timely completion of monthly close activities, including preparation of journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and assistance with ad-hoc reporting and special requests.

• Position: Staff Accountant, General Ledger
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Work Location: Remote (based in Stamford, CT)
• Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly closing activities, including:
  • Preparation of journal entries
  • Balance sheet reconciliations and roll forwards
  • Investigation and resolution of reconciling items in a timely manner
• Prepare month-end tracking, review, and reconciliation of:
  • Prepaid expenses
  • Payroll-related accruals
• Support the monthly and quarterly production of financial statements and footnotes, including:
  • Assistance with external audits
  • Preparation of supporting schedules for SEC disclosures in 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings
• Support compliance of SOX key controls related to owned accounts and processes
• Identify and propose process improvements; support ongoing process improvement initiatives where applicable
• Meet or exceed goals and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Maintain a calm demeanor and manage issues professionally and respectfully
• Act with integrity and trust, modeling behavior that respects employees, peers, and customers in alignment with core values
• Perform other reasonable duties as requested by management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university (required)
• 1-2 years of public accounting experience or 2-3 years of industry experience within a SOX-compliant, publicly traded company environment (required)
• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, including:
  • Journal entries
  • Account reconciliations
  • Month-end close activities (required)
• Strong time-management skills and the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic business environment
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize responsibilities based on business needs, deadlines, and urgency
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and responsibility for work quality and outcomes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while consistently meeting deadlines
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving capabilities with close attention to accuracy and detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including:
  • Advanced working knowledge of Excel
  • Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
• Results-oriented mindset with the ability to apply financial knowledge to achieve or exceed established goals and KPIs
• Ability to travel as needed for meetings and events held at offices or offsite locations, including quarterly team connection weeks, companywide meetings, and vendor visits
• Must fully reside in the United States at all times during employment
• Ability to comply with policies and procedures in the Employee Handbook and collaborate effectively with internal and external clients with dignity and respect

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or active progress toward certification (preferred, not required)
• Experience in the retail industry
• Experience with a Big Four public accounting firm
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable enterprise resource planning system

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
• Annual Bonus Program
• Inaugural grant equity awards
• 401(k) matching contribution
• Financial wellness tools
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid parental leave
• Life/AD&D
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off: up to 160 hours within the fiscal calendar year, prorated from date of hire; includes 8 paid company-recognized holidays
• Pet insurance and generous associate discounts

Eligibility and terms for all benefits are outlined in policy and plan documents. Associate pay varies based on qualifications, experience, skill level, and competencies.

Equal Opportunity & Background Check Information

• Equal employment opportunity applies to all qualified applicants.
• Non-New York City applicants only: To the extent permitted by law, conditional offers may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, including education verification, employment history verification, reference checks, criminal history, and motor vehicle history (if a vehicle is required).
• Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities during the application process.