Accountant

Harry and David, LLC; Westerville, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid time off

9 holidays

Employee discount

Merit-based raises

Job summary

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. is seeking an Accountant to manage Accounts Receivable activities, support month-end close, and ensure accurate cash application and reconciliations.

The role partners with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional teams to uphold GAAP standards across our Gourmet Foods & Gift Baskets brands. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of AR-focused accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• +2 years of progressive accounting experience focusing on AR.
• Solid GAAP knowledge and internal controls understanding.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Excel.

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location:Hybridrole.CandidateneedstoliveclosetooneofourofficesinJericho,NY,OakBrook,IL,Westerville,OHorMedford,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.

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