Job Abstract

We are seeking a Staff Accountant I to join our team. In this role, you will assist the Inventory Accounting Manager with tasks pertaining to the month-end close process, general ledger reconciliation, inventory reporting and special projects. You will record business transactions with proper supporting documentation in accordance with best practices. The role will work closely with our Accounting and Financial Management team. The position will be responsible for carrying out the month-end and ... more details

Job Description

We are seeking a Staff Accountant I to join our team. In this role, you will assist the Inventory Accounting Manager with tasks pertaining to the month-end close process, general ledger reconciliation, inventory reporting and special projects. You will record business transactions with proper supporting documentation in accordance with best practices. The role will work closely with our Accounting and Financial Management team. The position will be responsible for carrying out the month-end and year-end financial closings and maintaining the general ledger for areas encompassing inventory, cycle counts, costing, valuation, amortization, purchase variances and/or other ledger accounts. Applicants should have the ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting and excellent organizational skills.

A day on the job looks like this:

Prepare and post journal entries; record appropriate monthly business expenses, accruals and reclasses
Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations and conduct account analysis and research to ensure accuracy and understanding of account balances and activity
Review inventory reports by downloading, analyzing and combining data from various systems
Calculate and record inventory valuation variances
Assist with all aspects of GL month-end close
Perform review and prepare inventory reports, including researching transactions for accuracy
Interact cross-functionally and assist in special projects and year-end audit as assigned

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred
2 years of experience working in field preferred
4 years of experience working in a similar position preferred
4 years of experience managing people/projects preferred
Thorough knowledge of accounting practices and procedures required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite or similar software required
Great accuracy and attention to detail required

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

Hourly: $23-$25 with an annual bonus of up to 10%
Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
On-site preschool for our employees’ children
On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
Generous employee discount
Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers

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Staff Accountant Jobs: $15-$57/Hr. Multiple Positions Hiring Immediately

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