Staff Accountant, General Ledger

Overview

The organization is seeking a Staff Accountant, General Ledger to support the timely completion of monthly close activities. This role is remote and reports into Corporate leadership based in Stamford, CT.

Candidates must fully reside in the United States at all times during employment and should have the ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly closing activities, including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and roll forwards.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Prepare month-end tracking, review, and reconciliation of prepaid expenses and payroll related accruals.
• Assist with the monthly and quarterly production of financial statements and footnotes.
• Provide support for external audits and prepare 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 and support ongoing process improvement initiatives.
• Meet or exceed all 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.
• 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, and month-end close activities, required.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic business environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize responsibilities based on business needs, deadlines, and level of 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 and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel using various forms of transportation as required for meetings and events held at offices or offsite locations, including quarterly team connection weeks, companywide meetings, and vendor visits.
• Ability to comply with all policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook and collaborate effectively with internal teams while treating internal and external clients with dignity and respect.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or active progress toward certification.
• Experience within the retail industry.
• Experience with a Big Four public accounting firm.
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable enterprise resource planning system.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual bonus program.
• Inaugural grant equity awards.
• 401K matching contribution.
• Financial wellness tools.
• Medical, dental, vision.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• 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, plus 8 paid company-recognized holidays.
• Pet insurance.
• Generous associate discounts.
• Eligibility and terms for all benefits are outlined in plan documents and policies.

Associate pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, and competencies.

Location

Remote (with reporting into Corporate leadership based in Stamford, CT). Candidates must fully reside in the United States at all times during employment.