Staff Accountant

Ross-Simons; Cranston (RI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ross-Simons is looking for a Staff Accountant to join their Cranston, RI office. The role includes month-end closing activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, and various financial analyses. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Accounting and 1-3 years of experience in accounting. Advanced Excel skills and the ability to communicate effectively across the organization are required. This is a hybrid position requiring at least four days in the office.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a fast-paced accounting department.
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Conduct financial analysis of various accounts to support the business.
• Prepare schedules for external auditors for audits.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

BS degree in Accounting

Tools

Great Plains (Dynamics GP)

Job description

America’s Favorite Jewelry Store, Ross-Simons Jewelers, a division of Luxury Brand Holdings, is seeking a Staff Accountant based in our Cranston, RI office. The position will be responsible for month-end closing activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, fluctuation analysis as well as cost analysis. This is a hybrid position requiring at least four days in our Cranston office.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs day-to-day general accounting activities: journal entries, account reconciliations, to ensure compliance with established accounting policies, practices and procedures
• Complete month-end closing activities such as preparing and reviewing reconciliations and journal entries related to cash, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and other areas
• Perform financial analysis of various balance sheet and income statement accounts to support business
• Prepare supporting schedules for external auditors for quarterly and year-end audits

Account and Cost Analysis

• Review purchase order cost confirmations from vendors to identify issues and resolve them using internal product information management systems.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures by evaluating current procedures and recommend changes as the team and company scale.
• Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.

Experience and Required Qualifications

• A successful candidate must have a BS degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 1-3 years of progressive experience in a fast-paced accounting department
• The candidate should be a quick learner, have strong problem-solving skills and analytical abilities, and be an independent thinker with a proven ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• The candidate should be able to interact and communicate effectively at all levels across an organization and to interface with and work with multiple disciplines
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• The candidate should be detailed and deadline-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks with varying priorities with a strong willingness to learn new things
• The candidate should possess advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Great Plains (Dynamics GP) is preferred, but not required

LBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D