Accountant

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.; Medford (OR); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Paid holidays

Job summary

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage accounts receivable processes and support month-end close, ensuring accurate cash application and reconciliations. This role partners with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 2+ years of AR experience, GAAP knowledge, and strong Excel and ERP skills. Hybrid role based near Medford, OR with opportunity for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience with a focus on Accounts Receivable.
• Solid understanding of GAAP, AR processes and internal controls.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP systems; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Accounts Receivable function: billing, cash application, memos, and follow-up on past-due balances.
• Perform credit card sales reconciliation and validate AR balances.
• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and customer disputes.
• Support monthly/quarterly close activities with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Collaborate with finance and cross-functional teams on initiatives and projects.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Excel proficiency

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Hybrid role. Candidate needs to live close to one of our offices in Jericho, NY, Oak Brook, IL, Westerville, OH or Medford, OR.

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. is a Family of Brands that engages our customers through differentiated products and unique services, helping them connect with the important people in their lives. This Accountant opportunity supports our Gourmet Foods & Gift Baskets brands based in Chicagoland, including DesignPac, 1-800-Baskets.com, Simply Chocolate, and The Popcorn Factory.

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in managing and maintaining the accuracy of accounts receivable transactions, supporting month-end and quarter-end close activities, and ensuring timely and accurate cash application, billing, and reconciliation processes. This position works closely with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional partners to ensure proper collection activity and reporting in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Accounts Receivable function, including customer billing, cash application, credit memos, monitoring customer accounts, follow up on past-due balances and partner with internal teams to support collection efforts.
• Perform Credit Card sales reconciliation and validate AR balances.
• Ensure the accuracy of AR balances by investigating and resolving payment discrepancies and customer disputes.
• Perform monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, schedule analysis, and reporting within established deadlines.
• Prepare and review Balance Sheet account reconciliations.
• Support accounting processes and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Participate in the development and process improvement, procedures, and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with other accounting and finance team members on cross-functional initiatives and projects.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting requests as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• +2 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP), AR processes, and internal controls
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Proficiency with ERP systems (multiple system experience a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment

The actual compensation will be determined by experience and other factors permitted by law.

To ensure that we remain an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive and competitive health, wellness, and other benefits to regular and full-time team members. Benefits vary by location, average hours, and time with the company.

Benefits for this location include*:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for the associate and family (if applicable)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Mental health resources / Employee Assistance Program
• Unlimited PTO
• 9 paid holidays
• 30% employee discount across our family of brands
• Potential eligibility for annual merit-based wage increase, if applicable

*Exact benefit terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements are governed by official plan documents and are subject to applicable law. In addition, the Company reserves the right to change the terms and conditions and to terminate these and other plans and programs at any time.