Staff Accountant - Fashion

24 Seven; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven in Secaucus, NJ seeks a Staff Accountant - Fashion to oversee inventory accounting activities, maintain accurate financial records, and support the month-end close process. The role focuses on inventory costing, valuation, reconciliations, and reporting while partnering with Finance, Operations, and IT to strengthen internal controls.

The successful candidate will have 2+ years of inventory or cost accounting experience, plus advanced Excel and ERP skills, and strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory accounting, cost accounting, or general accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory accounting activities and ensure the accuracy of inventory transactions and financial records.
• Support the month-end close process, including inventory reconciliations, aging reports, variance analysis, reserve calculations, adjustments, and journal entries.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and IT to investigate discrepancies, resolve system issues, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Maintain and monitor standard costing in accordance with established accounting policies.
• Manage intercompany inventory costing and pricing.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation and financial schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accounting procedures, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Analyze inventory data and provide financial insights to support costing and valuation decisions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration across departments

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Staff Accountant - Fashion

Type: Fulltime
Location: Secaucus, NJ
Salary: $70-80K DOE

Client Overview

Our client is a well-established company within the fashion and retail industry.

Role Overview

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for overseeing inventory-related accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the month-end close process. This individual will play an important role in inventory costing, valuation, reconciliations, and reporting while partnering with Finance, Operations, and IT to strengthen internal controls and improve processes.

Staff Accountant Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory accounting activities and ensure the accuracy of inventory transactions and financial records.
• Support the month-end close process, including inventory reconciliations, aging reports, variance analysis, reserve calculations, adjustments, and journal entries.
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and IT to investigate discrepancies, resolve system issues, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Maintain and monitor standard costing in accordance with established accounting policies.
• Manage intercompany inventory costing and pricing.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation and financial schedules.
• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accounting procedures, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Analyze inventory data and provide financial insights to support costing and valuation decisions.

Staff Accountant Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in inventory accounting, cost accounting, or general accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, costing, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments and manage competing priorities.