Staff Accountant

Position is located in Bluffton, SC, this is NOT a remote position.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Staff Accountant at Spartina 449 is responsible for A/R & A/P management, credit application processing, collections, reconciliations and providing general accounting support to the Director of Finance and Accounting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other financial duties or special projects may be assigned.

Accounts Receivable:

• Process check deposits using remote banking, apply credit card payments and apply credit memos to customer accounts accurately and timely into Net Suite.
• Follow up with customers, customer service, and outside rep's as needed.
• Serve as the primary contact with Customers to handle all payment issues while maintaining good relationships.

Credit Functions:

• Evaluate and process customer credit applications that are submitted
• Obtain reference information, determine credit terms/limits
• Monitor and maintain customer credit based on sales, payments and external information by performing credit limit analysis & suggesting credit limit changes.

Accounts Payable:

• Post invoices, obtain manager approvals/coding and schedule items for payment for multiple locations.
• Reconcile inventory vendor bills & vendor credits
• Confirm pricing & processing inventory vendor payment requests
• Serve as the primary contact with Vendors to handle all payment issues while maintaining good relationships.

General Accounting / Retail Support

• Commissions:
  Download paid invoice & cash sale information to identify commissions payable to reps. Follow up with customer service & reps as issues arise.
• Provide support to the Director of Finance & Accounting including month-end closings, account and bank reconciliations, financial analysis and budgeting/forecasting
• Input and reconcile Intercompany transactions
• Understand, maintain and assist in the continuous improvement of master data information and system functionality
• Provide administrative support to retail stores as needed
• Reconcile inventory accounts to the general ledger
• System maintenance as needed
• Gather and compile information as needed by auditors and CPA's for audits and tax returns

QUALIFICATIONS

• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment
• Ability to multi-task priorities, work autonomously & ensure compliance with deadlines
• Ability to examine documents for accuracy & completeness
• Capable of functioning effectively in a fast paced, dynamic work environment dealing with Partners, Vendors, Warehouse and third parties
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both oral and written
• Must be self-motivated, dependable and possess excellent organizational skills
• Strong understanding of accounting principles
• High attention to detail
• Technology savvy with experience using ERP systems

REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 2 to 5 years' experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit, Collections, Accounts Payable, General Accounting or Retail Accounting
• Solid Microsoft Office skills, with emphasis in Excel

PHYSICAL RESPONSIBLTIES

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Medical/Dental/Vision/401K w/Company Match/Great Employee Discount Program