Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

As the Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for managing various inventory accounting functions across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with financial standards supporting our Inventory Team.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee the daily receipt processing of inventory, ensuring proper recording and handling procedures are followed.
• Adjust inventory levels based on discrepancies, including container shortages or overages.
• Maintain and update internal shortage tracking documentation with all relevant details and communicate related issues to the appropriate logistics teams.
• Prepare and reconcile weekly Cycle Count Requests for multiple warehouse locations, ensuring accurate inventory reporting.
• Support internal departments with inventory-related requests by providing timely and accurate information.
• Prepare and reconcile freight provisions for international entities and record the necessary journal entries.
• Generate and review the monthly inventory report in the warehouse management system for all entities, ensuring all data is accurate and up to date.
• Reconcile the warehouse management system against the ERP system for designated warehouse locations.
• Review and resolve all suspended transactions on a monthly basis.
• Record all accrual journal entries related to warehouse expenses.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or another related field a plus.
• 3+ years of public or private accounting experience with a focus in inventory accounting, operation or a related field, with a strong understanding of inventory management processes.
• Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
• Strong communication skills to work cross-functionally with teams, including Merchandising, Finance, Procurement and Logistics.
• Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting functions.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to identify issues, perform research and present possible solutions.
• If you are a proactive and detail-focused professional with a passion for inventory accounting, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes a Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.

At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

• Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community.
• Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
• Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.

Jazwares is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages.

All official Jazwares employment information will come from our company email ending in @jazwares.com. Jazwares will never request any monetary payments at any point during its hiring process.