Retail Accountant - Raleigh, NC

Johnnie-O is a branded lifestyle apparel company, founded in 2005 in Santa Monica, CA, that embodies living your best life. Its blend of Southern California lifestyle coupled with a hint of East Coast tradition and Midwest grit creates a truly distinct point of view within the lifestyle apparel industry. Johnnie-O is a unique lifestyle apparel brand providing classic, casual pieces for men and boys. The brand fills a niche in the apparel marketplace between the traditional East Coast “preppy” brands and West Coast “surf” brands. The Johnnie-O brand is both a personality and an experience that can be described as fun, fresh, tongue-in-cheek, accessible, active and family-oriented. 

Johnnie-O is a fast-growing multi-channel apparel company. We seek to attract highly motivated individuals that want to work as a team and share in the commitment, responsibility and discipline required to achieve our vision. Johnnie-O management philosophy is based on responsibility and mutual respect. We are a fun and dynamic bunch that are motivated in working to get the company to the next level. Our employees are smart, creative, and passionate individuals who meet the same superior standards we set for our products. We embrace talented people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. It is our goal to hire high-energy, diverse, bright, creative, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced work environment. 

The Role
Johnnie-O is looking for an amazing Retail Accountant to join our accounting team on a full-time basis. Our ideal candidate is enthusiastic, a team player, extremely detail-oriented, and committed to ensuring that the retail accounting process runs smoothly and efficiently. This is a great opportunity for someone who is quick to learn, enjoys collaboration, and wants to contribute meaningfully to a growing apparel company.

Responsibilities
 

• Managing daily transactions to ensure accuracy of sales and related transactions flowing to the company’s ERP
• Monitoring and reconciling inventory records, tracking inventory levels and movement, investigating discrepancies between recorded and physical inventory counts to prevent shrinkage and loss, conducting audits, and ensuring overall inventory accuracy.
• Reconciling bank statements and managing cash flow for retail locations
• Analyze and review sales tax liabilities ensuring timely payments and filing with Avalara and outside CPA firm.
• Preparation of bi-monthly commission statements
• Review “Payout Matrix” for month-end close process and prepare detailed monthly revenue information for our retail partners
• Maintaining accurate general ledger records, preparing journal entries, and reconciling accounts including intercompany transactions.
• Perform necessary journal entries and reconciliations of various accounts to close out the accounting period.
• Working with store managers and other departments to address financial issues and ensure smooth operations.
• Assist Payroll Manager with payroll processes for store employees.
• Assisting in the development and monitoring of store budgets, contributing to financial forecasting.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
   

Location: Raleigh, NC
Position: Full Time

Reports To: VP Accounting Operations

Skills/Qualifications

• BS in accounting and/or 2-3+ years of retail accounting experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, knowledge of GAAP, and familiarity with financial reporting analysis, tax, auditing, consolidations, and retail-specific accounting knowledge, and relevant regulations.
• Ability to identify and resolve financial issues and discrepancies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for reporting and collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide recommendations.
• Attention to Detail - Ensuring accuracy and compliance in all financial transactions and reports.
• Team player - ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with other departments in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Power BI, and Excel.
• Prior Experience with Full Circle, Blue Cherry or similar ERP a plus.
• Apparel experience a plus.
   

Benefits & Compensation
 

• Salaried position plus bonus opportunities, paid time off, and paid holidays
• Health/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life/Short-Term Disability Insurance benefits
• Employee discounts

Aside from a fun and unique working environment, johnnie-O offers a challenging career coupled with a competitive compensation and benefits package. We value our employee’s time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and extensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, a generous time off policy including vacation, paid sick time, a retirement savings plan, bonus opportunities, and a
generous employee discount. Casual dress policy, potential career growth and a family oriented working environment.
 

To apply for this exciting job opportunity, please send your resume to: HR@Johnnie-O.com

We appreciate your interest in our company and look forward to hearing from you!