Staff Accountant

Dana-Co•New York, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Dana-co, a women’s apparel design company, is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, e-commerce reconciliations, and month-end closing activities across multiple businesses and websites. The role works closely with the finance team and colleagues across the company to maintain accurate records and resolve discrepancies. The position offers broad exposure to an in-house accounting department and the operations of an established fashion business, with opportunities to contribute across several accounting functions and grow accounting skills within a collaborative team. The office is in Midtown Manhattan near the Empire State Building. This is a full-time, in-office position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

One to three years of relevant accounting experience, including account reconciliations, journal entries, or month-end close.
Familiarity with reconciling online sales and payment processor settlements, including refunds, fees, and chargebacks.
A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
A working understanding of accounting principles and financial recordkeeping.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering, and organizing and comparing financial data.
Experience with accounting or ERP software and the ability to work with reports from multiple systems.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to investigate discrepancies and follow through on solutions.
Good organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple reconciliation schedules, priorities, and deadlines.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with a small finance team.
Discretion and integrity when handling confidential financial information.

Nice To Haves

E-commerce accounting experience, particularly supporting multiple companies, brands, or websites.
Experience in apparel, wholesale, or another inventory-based business.

Responsibilities

Reconcile e-commerce activity across several websites, including sales, refunds, chargebacks, payment processing fees, and bank deposits.
Investigate and resolve differences among e-commerce platform reports, payment processor settlements, bank activity, and accounting records.
Maintain reconciliation schedules for each website or business to support accurate financial reporting and month-end close.
Record and review accounting transactions for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification.
Prepare bank, credit card, vendor, and other assigned account reconciliations.
Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules and assist with month-end closing activities.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice review, payment inquiries, and account research.
Assist with internal financial reports and prepare supporting documentation for audits and other reviews.
Communicate with internal departments, vendors, and payment service providers to resolve accounting questions.
Maintain organized financial records and provide related administrative support.
Assist with special projects and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes.