Job description

Accounting Manager
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Classification: Exempt

Reports to: VP Finance

Location: East Greenwich, RI - Hybrid

Date: February 2023

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Since 2005, ALEX AND ANI has been at the HEART of meaningful jewelry. Through an evolution of styles, trends, and retailing, we have remained true to our mission…to empower self- expression. Our jewelry is designed as literal expressions of bigger truths, because our souls thrive when we celebrate who we are and what we have accomplished. Each piece of designed to symbolize the connections we create — to ourselves, our loved ones, our memories, the world around us and the universe beyond. You start the journey; we help honor it. Our fans are people who look to the future with courage and awareness. They identify with our authentic voice, and when they choose our jewelry, they choose powerful symbols of positivity, hope, and strength. Our mission is to inspire action, change, and good energy.

We are looking for individuals who want to make a difference, enjoy challenging work in a fast-paced environment.

ALEX AND ANI offers a comprehensive, affordable health benefit package for you and your family, a 401(k) with company match, and generous time off policies, including paid volunteer time. Competitive salary commensurable with experience level.

The Accounting Manager has overall responsibility for the integrity of the general ledger, general accounting functions and the maintenance of appropriate controls. The prime responsibility of the position will be the preparation of the statutory financial statements together with monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining the integrity of the general ledger.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsibility for the monthly close, the preparation of statutory financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and monthly reconciliations of balance sheet and P&L accounts as appropriate. Work closely with FP&A in preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Manages the monthly reporting process so that financial information provided to internal and external parties is both timely and accurate. This includes the preparation of a full set of financial statements and management accounts on a monthly and quarterly basis, as well as providing supporting schedules and commentary as requested by management.
• Generate the weekly, monthly, and quarterly support to be submitted to the lender, as well as generating any ad hoc reporting as requested.
• Responsible for fixed asset accounting. This includes capitalizing appropriate costs in accordance with US GAAP, assigning useful life, assigning to the appropriate entity, and accounting for impairment and asset retirements.
• Responsible for inventory accounting, calculating and reporting on inventory reserves and year-end inventory counts.
• Reconciling the Company’s gift card liability monthly
• Review monthly lease accounting entries and ensuring all lease modifications are appropriately accounted for in the general ledger.
• Responsible for sales and use tax and property tax. Coordination of information sharing with external tax providers.
• Manage external audit process as the main liaison for the Company, provide requests and support to external auditors, as required.
• Supervise and mentor Accounting team
• Implement, maintain, and monitor accounting policies and procedures consistent with GAAP
• Oversee third-party provider preparation of annual income tax return, monthly sales tax filings, property tax filings and any other state-required tax filings.
• Manage all ad hoc tax and licensing audits as required by various partners, providing data and support as requested.
• Other duties as required

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
• CPA preferred
• 5+ years’ accounting experience, preferably in a retail business operating in several locations, with some relevant inventory experience
• Experience with tax accounting preferred
• Experience with Oracle applications preferred
• Advanced Excel skills; including pivot tables and VLOOKUP required
• Strong analytical, communication (both written and verbal) and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, or as part of a team, under tight timelines and pressure.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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