Build-A-Bear
Overview
As a Staff Accountant you will support the day-to-day financial operations of Build-A-Bear ensuring accurate record keeping and compliance with accounting standards. This position plays a crucial role in maintaining our financial health.
Responsibilities
Support monthly financial close by coordinating with departments to ensure accurate and complete financial data
Perform mid-level general ledger reconciliation (in transit, freight, tariffs, miscellaneous inventory) monthly
Support Inventory Control Clerk
Prepare and analyze cycle count accuracy data for Ohio warehouse monthly
Maintain internal control procedures
Prepare accurate documentation and supporting schedules for audit
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in Finance or Accounting
1-3 years corporate general accounting
Proficiency with ERP type account system
Proficient in Excel (pivot tables and lookups)
Preferred Qualifications
CPA or CPA potential
3+ years experience with account reconciliations and journal entries
Behavioral Traits for Success
Driven to complete tasks from start to finish on time and correctly
Takes pride in their area of expertise
Willingness to follow existing guidelines and processes
Has a knack for gathering and analyzing information
Enjoy being a help to others
Conscientious and cautious
Strives for continuous improvement
Comfortable sharing new ideas
Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
Performance Expectations
Deadlines and accuracy
Compliance with internal and external accounting policies
Communication
Judgment on escalating issues
Ability to understand accounting standards in a retail environment
Verify data (currency rates, financial reporting, intercompany sales, allocations, journal entries, inventory accounts, utility accruals)
Effectively investigate and resolve discrepancies identified during the reconciliation process
Ability to spot trends and anomalies
Stakeholder Feedback
This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter your at-will employment, and Build-A-Bear, Inc. reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as may deem appropriate.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Responsibilities
Support monthly financial close by coordinating with departments to ensure accurate and complete financial data
Perform mid-level general ledger reconciliation (in transit, freight, tariffs, miscellaneous inventory) monthly
Support Inventory Control Clerk
Prepare and analyze cycle count accuracy data for Ohio warehouse monthly
Maintain internal control procedures
Prepare accurate documentation and supporting schedules for audit
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor\'s degree in Finance or Accounting
1-3 years corporate general accounting
Proficiency with ERP type account system
Proficient in Excel (pivot tables and lookups)
Preferred Qualifications
CPA or CPA potential
3+ years experience with account reconciliations and journal entries
Behavioral Traits for Success
Driven to complete tasks from start to finish on time and correctly
Takes pride in their area of expertise
Willingness to follow existing guidelines and processes
Has a knack for gathering and analyzing information
Enjoy being a help to others
Conscientious and cautious
Strives for continuous improvement
Comfortable sharing new ideas
Typical office environment with climate control and sufficient lighting, ergonomic desk/chairs
Performance Expectations
Deadlines and accuracy
Compliance with internal and external accounting policies
Communication
Judgment on escalating issues
Ability to understand accounting standards in a retail environment
Verify data (currency rates, financial reporting, intercompany sales, allocations, journal entries, inventory accounts, utility accruals)
Effectively investigate and resolve discrepancies identified during the reconciliation process
Ability to spot trends and anomalies
Stakeholder Feedback
This description is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent an expressed or implied contract of employment, nor does it alter your at-will employment, and Build-A-Bear, Inc. reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as may deem appropriate.
Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
#J-18808-Ljbffr