What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Shinola?
About Us
At Shinola, we make beautiful, enduring, handcrafted goods that are built to be lived in, worn out, and well-loved. Our thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless design, and spirited stories inspire our customers to live well, with confidence & joy—in a style that is uniquely their own! Because we are a growing and evolving company, each employee is a key stakeholder, making decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At Shinola, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution at the start of what we believe will become an iconic American brand.
About The Role
This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager and will be responsible for performing complex accounting and analytical activities required to support the company’s Finance function. A successful candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills geared toward finding efficiencies in day-to-day processes around month end close and account reconciliations. A desirable candidate will also have proven experience working collaboratively on teams, presenting ad hoc analyses leadership and members of other departments, and be comfortable working in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Shinola is a fast-paced, growing company so a candidate who can challenge current practices and make process improvements is essential. Strong communication skills are a must.
Responsibilities
At Shinola, we're committed to growing and empowering an inclusive community within our company and industry. This is why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives across our organization. Research shows that oftentimes women and other minority groups only apply to open roles if they meet 100% of the listed criteria. Shinola encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.
At Shinola, we make beautiful, enduring, handcrafted goods that are built to be lived in, worn out, and well-loved. Our thoughtful craftsmanship, timeless design, and spirited stories inspire our customers to live well, with confidence & joy—in a style that is uniquely their own! Because we are a growing and evolving company, each employee is a key stakeholder, making decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At Shinola, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution at the start of what we believe will become an iconic American brand.
About The Role
This position reports directly to the Accounting Manager and will be responsible for performing complex accounting and analytical activities required to support the company’s Finance function. A successful candidate will possess excellent problem-solving skills geared toward finding efficiencies in day-to-day processes around month end close and account reconciliations. A desirable candidate will also have proven experience working collaboratively on teams, presenting ad hoc analyses leadership and members of other departments, and be comfortable working in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Shinola is a fast-paced, growing company so a candidate who can challenge current practices and make process improvements is essential. Strong communication skills are a must.
Responsibilities
- Prepare complex account reconciliations on a monthly basis including but not limited to:
- Inventory and related reserves
- Allowances, Returns and other Management Estimates
- Sales reconciliations
- Accruals
- Leases
- Revenue recognition
- Utilize our close management software to compile underlying support for account balances and documentation of workflow
- Review manufacturing and other COGS variances for margin “outliers”
- Work closely with the operations and inventory management team to compile and evaluate standard costs, inventory KPI’s, and other financial metrics used to assess operational performance
- Prepare ad hoc reports and financial analyses including but not limited to:
- Budget to actual variances by department
- Expense line item drill downs
- Store P&L and KPI analyses
- Meet individually with department leaders to review the results and provide insights.
- Ensure timely completion of the annual 1099 filings
- Coordinate with other Bedrock finance teams to compile monthly collateral reporting for the bank
- Support audit PBC list compilation
- 0-2 years of experience in Accounting or Audit
- BBA or other four-year degree in Finance/Accounting
- Integrity, honesty, and high ethical standards
- Excellent written and verbal skills
At Shinola, we're committed to growing and empowering an inclusive community within our company and industry. This is why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives across our organization. Research shows that oftentimes women and other minority groups only apply to open roles if they meet 100% of the listed criteria. Shinola encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.