Junior Staff Accountant

Role

Waterworks, the Nation’s leading luxury brand for bath and kitchen, is seeking an energetic and career minded Staff Accountant. This role works in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment and requires a solid understanding of GAAP, excellent analytical, organizational and planning capabilities, and a commitment to process improvements. The Staff Accountant will maintain high accuracy, strict adherence to company schedules, and provide timely, transparent communication within the Accounting team and across the company.

• Significant role in accounts payable functions including vouchering, preparing payments and cash requirement reporting.
• Perform 3‑way matching of Purchase Orders, Receiving, and Vendor Invoices.
• Partner with Inventory Management and Warehouse teams for resolution of PO/AP variances.
• Review and maintain vendor pre‑payment register.
• Assist with vendor inquiries regarding invoice and payment status.
• Backup and assist as needed in month‑end close responsibilities primarily relating to accounts payable such as journal entries, account reconciliations and accruals.
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed.
• Develop and implement accounts payable procedures and internal controls by analyzing current procedures and recommending improvements.
• Additional duties and projects as assigned.

• BA/BS degree in Accounting.
• 1‑2 years related experience.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Flexibility and ability to work independently and/or manage multiple assignments.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment with high volume processing.
• Solid organizational and planning skills, excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of management.
• Strong analytical abilities, problem‑solving and planning skills, and attention to detail.
• Desire to be part of a growing organization and to grow into a larger role.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards, Business Objects, Concur and/or Sage Fixed Asset software is a plus.
• Business Objects report writing is a plus.

$55,000 - $65,000 a year.

Competitive salaries, bonus potential, a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and a generous PTO program (vacation, personal and sick time). Additional perks include summer half days and a volunteer day; the company observes at least eight federal holidays plus a floating holiday.

Waterworks is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.