Junior Staff Accountant

Waterworks • Danbury, CT

2d • $55,000 - $65,000

About The Position

Waterworks, the Nation’s leading luxury brand for bath and kitchen is seeking an energetic and career minded Staff Accountant. Working in a fast paced and high-volume environment, this role utilizes a solid understanding of GAAP, excellent analytical, organizational and planning capabilities and a commitment to process improvements in order to achieve successful results. The Staff Accountant will be expected to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail; maintain strict adherence to Company schedules; and provide timely, transparent and open communication within the Accounting team and across the Company.
True to Waterworks roots, we value and cultivate long-standing relationships with our clients and our associates. We work in a highly collaborative, creative environment that values each associate’s contribution toward delivering beautiful, innovative, luxury products while providing superior customer service. We offer our associates training and professional development, career growth opportunities, competitive salaries, bonus
This role utilizes excellent analytical, organizational and planning capabilities and a commitment to process improvements in order to achieve successful results.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Accounting required
• 1-2 years related experience
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills, i.e. vlookups, pivot tables
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and/or manage multiple assignments and responsibilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high volume processing
• Solid organizational and planning skills with excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of management
• Strong analytical abilities, problem solving and planning skills and attention to detail are key for this roll
• Desire to be part of a growing organization and seeks to grow into a larger role

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of JD Edwards, Business Objects, Concur and/or Sage Fixed Asset software a plus
• Business Objects report writing a plus

Responsibilities

• Significant role in accounts payable functions including but not limited to vouchering, preparing payments and cash requirement reporting
• Perform 3-way matching of Purchase Orders, Receiving, and Vendor Invoices
• Partner with Inventory Management and Warehouse team for resolution of PO/AP variances
• Review and maintain vendor prepayment register
• Assist with vendor inquiries regarding invoice and payment status
• Backup and assist as needed in month end close responsibilities primarily relating to accounts payable such as journal entries, account reconciliations and accruals.
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed
• Develop and implement accounts payable procedures and internal controls by analyzing current procedures and recommending improvements
• Additional duties and projects as assigned

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision
• 401k retirement savings plan
• generous PTO program (vacation, personal and sick time)
• summer half days
• volunteer day
• observes at least 8 federal holidays throughout the calendar year plus a floating holiday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level