Accounting Representative (Temporary)

Overview:

This is a Temporary position.

Additionally, the role requires working directly with stores to set up new bank accounts or make necessary changes. The Accounting Specialist will also assist with month-end close activities, including posting journal entries, preparing checklists, maintaining accounting databases, and finalizing monthly financials.

Job Responsibilities:

Customer & Store Relations:

• Manage and respond to inquiries in the Sales Audit Email Inbox promptly.
• Investigate and resolve issues related to refunds, chargebacks, and gift cards.
• Set up new bank accounts for stores or adjust existing accounts as needed.
• Address armored car service issues, including missed services and missing change orders.
• Oversee the annual banking supply order and distribution to stores.
• Code and approve invoices in the Accounts Payable system as needed.
• Perform such other duties as directed by the supervisor

General Accounting & Month-End Support:

• Maintain General Ledger accounts and reconciliation checklists.
• Update financial databases by adding new accounts, mapping between systems, and deactivating unused accounts.
• Communicate updates about user permissions and changes.
• Prepare and maintain Balance Sheet Reconciliation logs.
• Manage the month-end close calendar and communicate deadlines to the Accounting and Finance team.
• Collaborate with IT and business partners to address and resolve any month-end system issues promptly.
• Update the Master Chart of Accounts and crosswalk files.
• Update and communicate Foreign Exchange rates for month-end system translation.
• Perform cross-system integrations to complete month-end processes.
• Post journal entries as needed during month-end close.
• Track and communicate the progress of month-end close and checklists with the Accounting and Finance team.
• Prepare and distribute monthly journal entry templates.
• Update and distribute the Trial Balance during the close period.
• Develop, organize, and maintain processes and procedures.
• Prepare various journal entries throughout the month as assigned by management.
• Retrieve data by running queries in multiple databases as needed.
• Undertake ad hoc projects and tasks as directed by management.

Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred, with a focus in Business, Accounting or related field
• Minimum of at least 1 year of experience in Accounting or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Understanding of corporate policies and procedures
• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration. Job duties may be performed effectively using the hybrid work program designated by the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

This is a Temporary position. The pay range for this position is $20.00 to $24.00 hourly. Pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the position offered and work experience.