Staff Accountant

Summary

Join Sur La Table as a Staff Accountant and contribute to the company's success by ensuring accurate financial results through timely processing of journal entries, analysis of general ledger account balances, and other monthly closing activities. This role involves research, financial analysis, audit participation, and general accounting duties. You will be responsible for preparing journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, generating reports, analyzing variances, maintaining lease accounting schedules, tracking fixed assets, preparing audit documentation, conducting research, identifying process improvements, and providing training. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience, 2-4 years of experience in corporate accounting or audit, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent field. Related work experience considered in lieu of education
• 2-4 years’ experience in a corporate accounting position or audit firm required, preferably in a retail/merchandise driven environment
• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) including experience in accounting research
• Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills. Able to discern alternatives and make objective recommendations
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel & Microsoft Office proficiency
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries, accruals and related account reconciliations to support the month-end close process
• Generate reports and perform variance analysis on assigned operating department expenses.  Provide partnership with business owners to assist with close entries and variance analysis research
• Maintain all lease accounting schedules and key processes regarding
• ASC 842 reporting
• Base & percentage rent, CAM, and tax payments to Lessor
• Monthly and annual reporting required by Lessors
• Track and record all fixed asset additions, transfers and disposals.  Record depreciation
• Prepare required schedules, documentation and respond to inquiries for all audits
• Conduct research and resolve problems using internal and external resources
• Identify process improvement opportunities, consult with management on prioritization and drive projects to completion
• Prepare and maintain process documentation.  Provide training on key backup tasks
• Serve as back up support for other GL team processes as assigned
• Other projects and ad hoc analysis as assigned

Benefits

• PTO
• Medical/Dental/Vision and a variety of supplemental policies available
• Company 401K match
• Company Health Spending Account (HSA) match
• Company provides group life insurance at no cost
• COBRA reimbursement for salaried employees until health insurance eligible
• Paid Holidays
• Birthday off with pay!
• Pet Insurance
• Generous employee discounts