Accountant

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. • Westerville, OH

1d • Remote

About The Position

This Accountant opportunity supports our Gourmet Foods & Gift Baskets brands based in Chicagoland, including DesignPac, 1-800-Baskets.com, Simply Chocolate, and The Popcorn Factory. The Staff Accountant will play a key role in managing and maintaining the accuracy of accounts receivable transactions, supporting month-end and quarter-end close activities, and ensuring timely and accurate cash application, billing, and reconciliation processes. This position works closely with the Accounting Manager and cross-functional partners to ensure proper collection activity and reporting in accordance with accounting standards and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• +2 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable
• Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP), AR processes, and internal controls
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Proficiency with ERP systems (multiple system experience a plus)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

• multiple system experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Accounts Receivable function, including customer billing, cash application, credit memos, monitoring customer accounts, follow up on past-due balances and partner with internal teams to support collection efforts.
• Perform Credit Card sales reconciliation and validate AR balances.
• Ensure the accuracy of AR balances by investigating and resolving payment discrepancies and customer disputes.
• Perform monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, schedule analysis, and reporting within established deadlines.
• Prepare and review Balance Sheet account reconciliations.
• Support accounting processes and ensure transactions are recorded in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Participate in the development and process improvement, procedures, and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with other accounting and finance team members on cross-functional initiatives and projects.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting requests as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for the associate and family (if applicable)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• 401k retirement program
• Mental health resources / Employee Assistance Program
• 80 hours of paid vacation time (accrued on an hourly basis)
• 9 paid holidays
• 30% employee discount across our family of brands
• Potential eligibility for annual merit-based wage increase, if applicable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level