Staff Accountant - Wholesale

JCrew • New York, NY

12d

About The Position

J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion. Since 1983, we’ve been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view—it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting. Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we’re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are. Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace. J.Crew is seeking a Staff Accountant, Wholesale supporting our new channel strategy. This role reports to the Senior Manager of Accounting.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of practical accounting experience, preferably in wholesale and/or the retail industry or fashion/apparel.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong MS Excel knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred but not required.
• SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records related to the wholesale business, including follow-up with customers, collection and allocation of payments, monitoring customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities
• Track and report wholesale receivables, revenues and expenses by channel and customer.
• Prepare customer invoices; general ledger entries including the accounting for sales and returns, cost of goods sold, and inventory accruals.
• Ensure purchase order processing and accounts receivable activities by wholesale account are accurately tracked.
• Liaise with merchants, production, logistics and inventory control to ensure timely recognition of sales and cost of goods sold as well as accurate forecast.
• Support Wholesale leadership and legal on due diligence process for substantial wholesale contracts.
• Assist with the financial close for the J. Crew and Madewell wholesale channels.
• Reconcile and assist in analyzing balance sheet and P&L variances.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis to support management decision making
• Assist with the external audit process, including preparation of audit requests.
• Assist with compliance with Section 404 of Sarbanes Oxley.

Benefits

• Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
• Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
• Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
• Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
• Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees