Senior Staff Accountant

Jazwares, LLC; Plantation (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (100% company-paid)

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with Jazwares matching up to 4%

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule with Mon-Thu on-site

WFH on Fridays up to 20 remote days

Vacation and sick leave

Jazwares Cares volunteering up to 16 h

Job summary

Jazwares, LLC is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to own key general ledger activities and drive accurate financial reporting. You will partner with cross-functional teams to deliver timely analysis and strengthen internal controls while supporting subsidiaries worldwide.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will help optimize the close process, perform detailed reconciliations, and contribute to audit readiness in a dynamic, global toy business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial or accounting roles.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, internal controls, and financial reporting experience.
• Hands-on accounting tasks, entries, and monthly close responsibilities.
• Ability to research complex accounting issues and present solutions.
• Advanced Excel skills and clear cross-functional communication.
• Exposure to internal/external reporting workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting and internal controls for specific ledgers and oversee global accounts.
• Execute monthly close for subsidiaries and prepare reconciliations.
• Collaborate with AR/AP teams to resolve issues and streamline workflows.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to senior leadership.
• Support internal and external audit processes with documentation.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Excel

Verbal/written communication

Audit support

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

As the Senior Staff Accountant for our global toy business, you will be at the heart of our corporate finance team! Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, you will take ownership of essential general ledger activities, ensure seamless financial reporting, and proactively champion process improvements across multiple subsidiaries. In this highly collaborative role, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful financial insights and ad hoc analysis that drive senior leadership decisions. You will achieve all of this while ensuring strict compliance with SEC guidelines and internal controls. Join our dynamic team and help us shape the financial future of play!

What You Will Do

• Manage the company’s accounting and internal controls for specific general ledgers, oversee global accounts, and execute the monthly close process for various subsidiaries
• Prepare and review detailed monthly account reconciliations, including receivables, payables, and prepaids, while partnering with AR and AP teams to resolve issues and streamline workflows
• Drive continuous improvements in the financial close calendar by identifying process efficiencies and assisting in the refinement of internal reporting tools and dashboards
• Collaborate with global business partners to deliver accurate, timely financial data and support senior leadership with ad hoc financial analysis to enhance business visibility
• Participate actively in internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation and comprehensive technical accounting support

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial or accounting roles
• Strong foundational knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls, and financial reporting standards
• Proven, hands‑on experience managing detailed, transactional‑level accounting tasks, recording entries, and closing accounting books and records
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify complex accounting issues, perform thorough research, and present viable, strategic solutions
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate across cross‑functional teams
• Prior exposure to internal management reporting or external financial reporting workflows

Nice To Have

• An active CPA certification and prior experience working as a technical accountant is a plus
• Hands‑on experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and advanced financial reporting tools

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi‑state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states.

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company‑paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post‑tax deferrals, short and long‑term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes Monday through Thursday on‑site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.

Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working at Jazwares

At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

• Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community.
• Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
• Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Who We Are

Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high‑quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows™, Pokémon™, Hello Kitty™, Star Wars™, Five Nights at Freddy’s™, Disney™, BumBumz™, and BLDR™. In addition to toys, offerings include costumes, games, and pillows. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Recruitment Safety

Please be wary of unsolicited communications from individuals or websites you are not familiar with, or any communications requesting sensitive personal data or information. All official Jazwares employment information will come from our company email ending in @jazwares.com. Jazwares will never request any monetary payments at any point during its hiring process. If you have any questions about any unsolicited communications, you can reach out to [e-mail]. We look forward to you experiencing a safe and enjoyable application process at Jazwares!