Staff Accountant (Temporary to Permanent)

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

Job summary

A leading jewelry retailer in Cranston, RI, is seeking a temporary Staff Accountant with potential transition to a permanent role. The role supports month-end close, reporting, and operational accounting activities. Ideal candidates will have a BS in Accounting and 1-3 years of experience in a fast-paced accounting department. Strong attention to detail and advanced Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of progressive experience in an accounting department.
• Detail-oriented, deadline-oriented, able to handle multiple tasks with varying priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day general accounting activities: journal entries, account reconciliations.
• Complete month-end closing activities such as preparing reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare weekly sales reporting highlighting performance trends and variances.
• Deliver daily cash reporting and cash flow projections.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Analytical abilities

Effective communication

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

BS degree in Accounting

Tools

Great Plains (Dynamics GP)

Job description

Staff Accountant (Temporary to Permanent)

Ross‑Simons, America’s Favorite Jeweler and a division of Luxury Brand Holdings, is seeking a temporary Staff Accountant (potential to transition to permanent) for our Cranston, RI office.

The position will support our fast‑paced Accounting team during a critical period. This role plays a hands‑on part in month‑end close, daily/weekly reporting, and operational accounting activities that keep the business running smoothly.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform 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 weekly sales reporting that highlights performance trends, calls out key variances, and gives leadership timely insight into revenue results
• Maintain the weekly payment forecast to support short‑term cash planning and ensure upcoming disbursements are clearly anticipated
• Deliver daily cash reporting and cash flow projections to support liquidity management and provide an accurate, up‑to‑date view of the company’s cash position

Experience and Required Qualifications

• A BS degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 1‑3 years of progressive experience in a fast‑paced accounting department
• A quick learner, strong problem‑solving skills, analytical abilities, and independent thinker with high accuracy and attention to detail
• Effective communication at all levels across an organization and ability to interface with multiple disciplines
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills
• Detail‑oriented, deadline‑oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks with varying priorities; strong willingness to learn new things
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with Great Plains (Dynamics GP) preferred, but not required

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

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Temporary

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry