Staff Accountant

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, INC. • Oak Brook, IL

12d • $31 - $34

About The Position

1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. is a Family of Brands that engages our customers through
differentiated products and unique services, helping them connect with the
important people in their lives. This Staff 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

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: Entry Level