Staff Accountant

Calendar Holdings•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Go! Retail Group, based in Austin, Texas, is a national specialty retailer and the parent company of several iconic retail brands. This position will focus on a multitude of accounting related items, including being responsible for account entries, payments, and finances for the company, as well as handling and recording internal financial transactions. The role is based at our office in Austin, TX and reports to the Accounting Manager, working with a collaborative team of professionals. The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail, have excellent organizational skills, strong accounts receivable and journal entry experience, and be a great communicator, both written and verbal. The company values innovation, integrity, community, and fun, and thrives in an entrepreneurial/start-up environment. The candidate should be focused and dedicated to completing accounting assignments and enjoy collaborating with different people and teams in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred or cumulative relevant experience
2-3 years’ experience in an Accountant role
Must have experienced in accounts receivable and journal entry
Multi-company GL experience preferred
Attention to detail and organization skills a must
Ability and willingness to keep and maintain confidentiality
Strong communication skills
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced and high stress environment
Advanced computer skills including, Word, Excel and Outlook
Retail accounting experience is a plus
Team player, self-starter, and professional
Ability to work overtime during seasonal months
Strong excel and MS products

Nice To Haves

Retail accounting experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Process sales tax filings for states accurately and timely
Apply for new sales tax accounts for new stores as needed
Renew state licenses yearly
Reconcile corporate bank statements monthly
Reconcile employee store bank accounts monthly
File Census Bureau reports and other governmental reports
Record monthly journal entries
Assist with tracking of operator security deposits and fixture fees
Analyze current procedures and recommend changes to develop and implement best practice accounting procedures
Assist the accounting leadership with audits and other accounting functions
Reconciling accounts with the general ledger
Prepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends
Other duties as assigned