Accountant

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC.; Westerville (OH); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. is seeking a Staff Accountant to manage accounts receivable, support month-end close, and ensure accurate cash application, billing, and reconciliation.

This role partners with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional teams to uphold GAAP and company policies, and to drive process improvements. Hybrid role with a requirement to live near one of our offices in Jericho NY, Oak Brook IL, Westerville OH, or Medford OR.

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

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