Staff Accountant

Job Title Staff Accountant Location

Support Center - Las Vegas, NV 89119 US (Primary)

WHSmith North America has an exciting opportunity for Staff Accountant to join our team in Las Vegas, NV!

The Staff Accountant will be responsible for supporting the company's financial operations by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, assisting with month-end close activities, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger accounts.
• Perform balance sheet and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Analyze financial data and investigate variances.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for financial reporting.
• Assist with accounts receivable activities which include issuing invoices and applying payments.
• Experience reconciling high-volume POS transactions, credit card settlements, merchant processing fees, and chargebacks.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial transactions.
• Support annual audits and provide requested documentation to auditors.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

• Excellent Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Competitive Compensation
• Exceptional Time-Off Benefits including FTO and Holidays
• Growth opportunities and opportunities for career development
• 401k with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Incredible Employee Discounts through our Discount Marketplace!

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

WHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law.

• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• 2 – 5 years of accounting experience.
• Must have a pleasant demeanor when dealing with customers both externally and internally.
• Must have exceptional levels of attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP systems and accounting software.
• Experience in a multi-entity or corporate accounting environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Skills such as typing/math and ability to use software programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and other company applications to create documents, correspondence, spreadsheets and manage databases .
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or a related field preferred.

• Limited standing, walking, climbing, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling
• Limited travel or overnight
• Occasional travel or overnight
• Normal or corrected vision and hearing
• Can distinguish varying or specific colors, patterns, or materials
• Fluency in English is required for training, customer interactions, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures