Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc. is a family of brands offering differentiated products and services that help customers connect with others. The Staff Accountant will manage accounts receivable activities, support month-end and quarter-end close processes, and ensure accurate billing, cash application, reconciliations, and reporting. The role collaborates with accounting, finance, and cross-functional teams to support collections, compliance, and process improvements.
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
Skills
- **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**
- * 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
Benefits
- Fully remote role, with the candidate required to live close to one of the company's offices in Jericho, NY; Oak Brook, IL; Westerville, OH; or Medford, Oregon.
- 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
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