Locations: Fully remote role. Candidate needs to live close to one of our
offices in Jericho, NY, Oak Brook, IL, Westerville, OH or Medford, Oregon
1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. is a Family of Brands that engages our customers through
differentiated products and unique services, helping them connect with the
important people in their lives. This Accountant opportunity supports our
Gourmet Foods & Gift Baskets brands based in Chicagoland, including DesignPac,
1-800-Baskets.com, Simply Chocolate, and The Popcorn Factory.
The Staff Accountant will play a key role in managing and maintaining the
accuracy of accounts receivable transactions, supporting month-end and
quarter-end close activities, and ensuring timely and accurate cash application,
billing, and reconciliation processes. This position works closely with the
Accounting Manager and cross-functional partners to ensure proper collection
activity and reporting in accordance with accounting standards and company
policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Own and manage the Accounts Receivable function, including customer billing,
cash application, credit memos, monitoring customer accounts, follow up on
past-due balances and partner with internal teams to support collection
efforts.
Perform Credit Card sales reconciliation and validate AR balances.
Ensure the accuracy of AR balances by investigating and resolving payment
discrepancies and customer disputes.
Perform monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries,
schedule analysis, and reporting within established deadlines.
Prepare and review Balance Sheet account reconciliations.
Support accounting processes and ensure transactions are recorded in
accordance with GAAP and company policies.
Participate in the development and process improvement, procedures, and
system enhancements.
Collaborate with other accounting and finance team members on
cross-functional initiatives and projects.
Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting requests as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
+2 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong focus on
Accounts Receivable
Solid understanding of accounting principles (GAAP), AR processes, and
internal controls
Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Proficiency with ERP systems (multiple system experience a plus)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving
skills
Self-motivated with strong organizational, communication, and time-management
skills
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented, deadline-driven
environment
Compensation & Benefits
The actual compensation will be determined by experience and other factors
permitted by law.
To ensure that we remain an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive and
competitive health, wellness, and other benefits to regular and full-time team
members. Benefits vary by location, average hours, and time with the company.
Benefits for this location include:
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance for the associate and
family (if applicable)
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
401k retirement program
Mental health resources / Employee Assistance Program
80 hours of paid vacation time (accrued on an hourly basis)
9 paid holidays
30% employee discount across our family of brands
Potential eligibility for annual merit-based wage increase, if applicable
Exact benefit terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements are governed by
official plan documents and are subject to applicable law. In addition, the
Company reserves the right to change the terms and conditions and to terminate
these and other plans and programs at any time.