Staff Accountant

WHOLESALE - GARMENT INDUSTRY At Alex Apparel Group, we strive to become the #1 market leader in social occasion dresses and separates, delivering classic, timeless and elegant evening wear at a price which resonates with our consumer. We focus on eight core attributes to lead us into the future: Commitment, Sense of Urgency, Communication, Teamwork, Initiative, Customer focus, Excellence in execution, and Accountability. If this describes you, we want you for our team! The Staff Accountant participates in general accounting functions and in the month-end close process, ensures the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, as well as the accurate processing of payroll and benefits. Major Areas of Responsibility Major areas of responsibility include: · Participate in Monthly Close and Year-end Close processes. · Prepare and post journal entries and maintain supporting documentation. · Complete balance sheet account reconciliations. · Prepare and analyze financial reports. · Match invoices against receiving and/or packing slips; reconcile for matches and hold unmatched documents for future comparisons. · Actively solicit required documentation from pertinent departments and/or vendors for unmatched documents to provide timely processing. · Accurately post invoices in the proper general ledger account and accounting period. · Ensure that all vendors are approved and properly documented in A2000. · Review aging report for invoices coming due; follow up with vendors for missing invoices. · Oversee check run process and send ACHs/Wires as necessary. · Process weekly and biweekly payroll, posting and reconciliation in General Ledger. · Maintain internal control and audit standards. Assist Controller with supporting documentation during various audits. · Ensure departmental procedures and processes are documented. · Continually review procedures and processes for improvements and efficiencies. · Ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed. · Exposure to full-cycle internal accounting process. Job Requirements · Superior skills in using Excel for reporting and analysis including pivot tables, V-lookup, and sum/if formulas. (An on-site test will be administered to finalists.) · Broad knowledge and experience in: Accounts Payable and General Accounting · Above average skills in: Written and verbal communication in individual interactions. Demonstrated ability to: Work in a fast-paced, challenging environment, requiring focus on multiple projects and priorities concurrently while adhering to fixed deadlines Job Type: Full-time Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Employee discount • Flexible spending account • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Referral program • Vision insurance Experience: • General Accounting: 3 years (Required) • Advanced Excel: 3 years (Required) • wholesale industry - apparel preferred: 2 years (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10018