Staff Accountant

Biscuits & Bath Companies; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Biscuits & Bath Companies in New York is seeking an experienced Accountant to oversee day-to-day accounting operations across multiple entities. You will manage accounts payable, payroll entries, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and ensure timely period-end closings.

Based in Manhattan, this on-site role requires 5+ years of experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle compliance filings and year-end tasks with accuracy.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in accounting.
• Accurate and timely processing of filings, AP, reconciliations, and close entries.
• Independent, reliable, and effective communicator.
• Well-organized and adaptable.
• Love dogs.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: vendor setup/maintenance, invoice entry and payments.
• Banking & Reconciliations: bank reconciliations and cash position reporting.
• Accounts Receivable: statements and collections follow-ups.
• Payroll Accounting Support: payroll processing and GL uploads.
• Sales/Business Tax Compliance: sales tax filings and quarterly items.
• Month-End Close: accruals, prepaid imports, credit card fees, reimbursements.
• Year-End: 1099 processes and 401(k) filings.
• Systems & Finance Ops: manage payment platforms and PCI scans.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Bank Reconciliations

Payroll Accounting

Sales Tax

Month-End Close

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: 41 W 13TH STREET - NEW YORK, NY 10011Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/yearYou will be responsible for day‑to‑day accounting operations and supports period‑end close activities across multiple entities/locations. This role manages the full accounts payable cycle, performs bank reconciliations, supports accounts receivable collections, processes payroll and related accounting entries, and ensures accurate monthly/quarterly/yearly compliance filings and payments.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Manage vendor setup/maintenance, invoice entry, payments and related operational workflows.
• Banking & Reconciliations: Bank reconciliations and maintain bank statement files; support cash controls (petty cash by corporate/location) and short‑term cash position reporting.
• Accounts Receivable: Prepare statements and execute collections follow‑ups (progressive letter sequence and court case setup/execution where applicable).
• Payroll Accounting Support: Execute payroll processes and post related accounting entries (401(k) entry/upload, GL uploads), including disability/PFL reconciliations.
• Sales/Business Tax Compliance: Prepare and file sales tax items and manage periodic business tax tasks (e.g., quarterly filings and payments such as UBT/PTET-related items).
• Month‑end Close: Prepare month‑end accruals, record prepaid imports, allocate credit card fees, process expense reimbursements, and maintain month‑end documentation/schedules.
• Year‑End/Annual Compliance: Execute year‑end 1099 processes; manage upload of 401(k) nondiscrimination testing and required filings (e.g., Form 5500).
• Systems & Finance Ops Support: Maintain payment platforms and transaction tools (e.g., PayPal, Clover) including investigation and correction of charging/payment gateway issues; support PCI compliance scans.
• Special Projects / Ad Hoc Administration: Manage sub‑lease invoicing/accounting, class registrant tracking, and trademark renewals/applications as assigned.

QualificationsQualifications

• 5+ years experience
• Ability to accurately and timely process compliance filings, AP, reconciliations, and close entries
• Operate independently, be reliable and communicate effectively
• Be well‑organized
• Ability to adapt and think outside the box
• Love dogs