An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
Accountant - Inventory & Financial Operations About Us
STVSHBOX
is a fast-growing wholesale sneaker and apparel distributor based in Bordentown, NJ. We purchase, warehouse, and distribute inventory nationwide while processing tens of millions of dollars in annual sales. As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Accountant who can help maintain accurate financial records, improve accounting processes, and support the company's continued growth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, inventory-driven business and wants to make a meaningful impact. Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Accountant to join our finance team. This is not an entry-level bookkeeping position. The ideal candidate will have experience managing the accounting functions of a wholesale, distribution, retail, manufacturing, or e-commerce business with significant inventory. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling inventory, managing month-end close, preparing financial reports, and working closely with ownership and warehouse leadership to ensure the financial health of the business. Responsibilities General Accounting Maintain the company's General Ledger. Perform monthly bank reconciliations. Reconcile credit card accounts. Prepare journal entries. Manage month-end and year-end close. Prepare monthly financial statements, including Profit & Loss Statements and Balance Sheets. Reconcile balance sheet accounts. Record accruals and prepaid expenses. Maintain fixed asset schedules. Inventory Accounting Reconcile inventory purchases. Monitor Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). Track landed costs and freight expenses. Verify inventory valuation. Investigate inventory discrepancies. Reconcile accounting records with physical inventory. Work closely with warehouse leadership to ensure inventory accuracy. Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Process vendor payments. Create and manage customer invoices. Apply customer payments. Monitor collections when necessary. Maintain accurate vendor records. Financial Reporting Prepare weekly cash flow reports. Generate monthly financial reports. Assist with budgeting and cash flow forecasting. Prepare gross margin reporting. Develop KPI reporting for leadership. Process Improvement Improve accounting workflows. Identify opportunities for automation. Assist with ERP/WMS integrations. Develop scalable internal controls. Recommend operational efficiencies as the company continues to grow. QualificationsRequired Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Minimum 3 years of accounting experience (5+ years preferred). Strong understanding of General Ledger accounting and reconciliations. Experience preparing monthly financial statements and supporting month-end close. Strong QuickBooks experience (QuickBooks Enterprise preferred). Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and other reporting functions. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Highly Preferred Experience working in one or more of the following industries: Wholesale Distribution Retail E-Commerce Consumer Products Logistics Manufacturing Experience with: Inventory accounting High-volume inventory transactions Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Inventory valuation Landed cost accounting Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) ERP systems Multi-state sales tax Ideal Candidate We're looking for someone who: Takes ownership of their work. Enjoys solving problems and investigating discrepancies. Is highly organized and detail-oriented. Can work independently with minimal supervision. Thrives in a fast-paced, growing business. Wants to improve processes instead of simply maintaining them. Communicates effectively with ownership and warehouse operations. Benefits Flexible schedule after onboarding Health insurance Paid time off Paid sick time Hybrid work opportunity after successful onboarding
Work Location:
Hybrid - Bordentown, NJ 08505
Employment Type:
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