SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in fashion apparel, wholesale and retail accounting. The role will be in-office 5 days a week and will be based in our midtown Manhattan corporate office.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the daily accounting operations of the company.
• Compile and analyze monthly financial information to prepare JE’s and balance sheet accounts reconciliations, including resolving reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts, with emphasis on AR and Inventory accounts.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Support the Controller in the monthly closing process and identify critical items.
• Help in the preparation of the monthly financial reporting package.
• Assist with Budget and Cash Projection preparations.
• Participate in external audits, including preparation of audit schedules, and work with external auditors to ensure timely completion of audits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and company standards, controls and policies.
• Proactively identify areas of opportunity /weakness and recommend solutions.
• Assist with special projects, department goals, and other ad hoc projects as assigned.
• Prepare and file tax forms and other administration forms as needed.
• Provide support to the CFO, Controller and other members of the finance team as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in apparel, wholesale, retail and manufacturing/cost accounting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and reconciliation skills.
• Solid organizational, multi-tasking, prioritization and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-starter; proactive in learning and finding solutions; find/suggest improvements to processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to interact professionally with coworkers, management and customers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
• Strong technical ability in major ERP systems