Staff Accountant, General Ledger
About The Position
The Staff Accountant, General Ledger supports the timely completion of monthly close activities, including journal entries, general ledger account reconciliations, and ad-hoc reports and special requests. The position is remote, reports into Lovesac’s Corporate HUB in Stamford, CT, and requires the employee to reside in the United States throughout employment. The employee should be able to travel as needed. The role also supports financial statement production, external audits, SEC disclosure schedules, and compliance with SOX controls. The Staff Accountant is expected to meet or exceed goals and KPIs, identify and support process improvements, and perform other reasonable duties requested by management. They are expected to act with integrity, manage issues professionally, and demonstrate the company’s values.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university.
- One to two years of public accounting experience, or two to three years of industry experience in a SOX-compliant, publicly traded company environment.
- Hands-on general ledger accounting experience, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
- Results-oriented mindset and ability to apply financial knowledge to achieve or exceed goals and KPIs.
- Strong time-management skills and ability to adapt effectively in a dynamic business environment.
- Ability to prioritize responsibilities based on business needs, deadlines, and urgency.
- Strong ownership, accountability, and responsibility for work quality and outcomes.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects while consistently meeting deadlines.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including listening effectively, resolving problems, anticipating issues, and supporting sound decision-making.
- Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving capabilities, with attention to accuracy and detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced working knowledge of Excel and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel using various forms of transportation for meetings and events at Lovesac offices or offsite locations, including quarterly team connection weeks, companywide meetings, and vendor visits.
- Ability to comply with company policies and procedures and collaborate effectively while treating internal and external clients with dignity and respect.
- Must reside in the United States throughout employment.
- Consistently demonstrate Lovesac’s values while applying sound judgment, initiative, and business knowledge to meet or exceed KPIs, goals, and deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- CPA designation or active progress toward certification.
- Experience in the retail industry.
- Experience with a Big Four public accounting firm.
- Experience with NetSuite or a comparable enterprise resource planning system.
Responsibilities
- Perform monthly close activities, including preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and roll forwards.
- Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
- Prepare month-end tracking, review, and reconciliation of prepaid expenses and payroll-related accruals.
- Assist with monthly and quarterly financial statement production and footnotes.
- Support external audits and prepare supporting schedules for SEC disclosures in 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings.
- Support compliance with SOX key controls for owned accounts and processes.
- Identify and propose process improvements and support ongoing improvement initiatives.
- Meet or exceed goals and key performance indicators.
- Manage issues professionally and respectfully in accordance with company standards.
- Model integrity and trust, respecting employees, peers, and customers in accordance with company values.
- Perform other reasonable duties for the role as requested by management.
Benefits
- Annual Bonus Program.
- Inaugural Grant Equity Awards.
- 401(k) matching contribution.
- Financial wellness tools.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Paid parental leave.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Critical illness and accident insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Up to 160 hours of paid time off within the fiscal calendar year, prorated from date of hire.
- Eight paid company-recognized holidays.
- Pet insurance.
- Associate discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
