What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Eberlestock?
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Reports To: Director of Finance
Position Summary
Eberlestock is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Staff Accountant to join our growing team. This entry-level position plays a vital role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the company, with a strong emphasis on bookkeeping, transactional accounting, and general ledger accuracy.
The Staff Accountant will assist with accounts payable and receivable, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close procedures, ensuring the integrity of financial data across our omnichannel e-commerce business. The ideal candidate is highly organized, diligent with details, and eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment.
Bookkeeping & Transactional Accounting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for all transactions across the organization.
- Process accounts payable invoices, verify accuracy, obtain approvals, and ensure timely payment.
- Manage accounts receivable, including recording payments, reconciling deposits, and assisting with collections.
- Record daily bank transactions, monitor cash balances, and assist with weekly cash reporting.
- Prepare and post journal entries for accruals, prepaids, and adjustments as needed.
- Assist in maintaining the general ledger and ensuring all entries are properly classified.
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
- Support month-end and year-end close process, including reconciliation and variance analysis.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts (cash, AR, AP, inventory, etc.) on a monthly basis.
- Assist in preparing supporting documentation for financial statements and management reports.
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance to ensure all transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP.
- Help maintain internal documentation and audit trails for financial reviews.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Process vendor invoices and employee expense reports while ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Manage customer invoicing and credit memos, resolving discrepancies in coordination with sales and operations.
- Monitor aging reports and help follow up on overdue balances.
Operational and Cross-Functional Support
- Support the finance team with data entry, reporting, and ad hoc projects as assigned.
- Collaborate with operations to reconcile inventory and COGS data between systems.
- Assist with process improvements and documentation for accounting workflows.
- Provide administrative and analytical support to cross functional teams.
- Support cross-functional teams with budget analysis and reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 0-3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience (internships or entry-level experience acceptable).
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and general ledger structures.
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, data curation, etc…)
- Extreme attention to detail, accuracy, and organization skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-paced, high-volume environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using NetSuite or similar ERP.
- Exposure to ecommerce business models.
- Familiarity with Shopify, Amazon, or other sales platforms.
- Understanding of inventory and cost accounting concepts.
- Familiarity with Payroll and Payroll Tax Reporting