Associate Accountant

Since our founding in 2011, Gentle Monster has built a reputation for unpredictable design, impeccable craftsmanship, immersive retail experiences, and cultural storytelling that goes far beyond our product. Our brand is undeniably recognizable and our team is built on bringing together different perspectives to challenge our ways of thinking and working to continually evolve. We move quickly, build as a team, and hold ourselves to a high bar for craft and creativity across each function. If you're energized by building something bold and want to help shape what's next, we'd love to meet you.

The Associate Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the integrity of our financial reporting processes. The role requires a keen focus on account reconciliation, management of accounts receivable and payable, and diligent monitoring of cash transactions in a retail environment. The Associate Accountant will also play an integral role in our periodic book closing and financial statement preparation. This role demands a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical skills and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate across multiple teams within the organization.

What You'll Do

• Reconcile sales revenue from credit card processing platforms (Shopify for offline stores and Stripe for online operations) against payout deposits
• Investigate discrepancies by reviewing sales data and collaborating with store managers, the online team, and payment processors to resolve exceptions
• Monitor and review daily cash transactions from offline stores
• Reconcile daily cash reports submitted by stores against system records and ensure timely and accurate recording of transactions
• Liaise with the cash management company and oversee bank deposits
• Manage the collection, review and validation of expense and reimbursement reports
• Ensure proper review and approval of all submitted reports and check for material errors
• Classify expenses accurately for financial reporting, considering both account classification and cost center allocation
• Participate in month-end and year-end closing processes
• Assist in the preparation of accurate financial statements and relevant reports for internal and external stakeholders, including collecting and documenting information supporting additional accounting adjustments for inventory and fixed assets
• Assist in the preparation and filing of various types of tax returns, including but not limited to sales tax, income tax and property taxes
• Coordinate with different departments and teams, such as store operations, online sales, and external vendors, to ensure smooth and accurate financial operations

What You Bring

• 1-2 years of Accounting experience, particularly with accounts receivable and payable and reconciliation tasks
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; a solid foundation in accounting principles is essential
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to ensure compliant financial reporting
• CPA or Equivalent Certification preferred but not mandatory
• Prior work in the retail industry is preferred, especially with credit card transaction reconciliation and cash management systems
• Familiarity with systems like Shopify, Stripe, or similar payment processors
• Proficiency in data analysis, pivot tables, vlookups, and other Excel functions used for reconciliation
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks or NetSuite) and any retail POS systems integrated with such platforms
• Ability to track and manage till cash, monitor cash deposits, and reconcile daily cash reports
• Ability to analyze exceptions, identify discrepancies, and resolve complex reconciliation issues
• Precision in recording transactions, double-checking figures, and ensuring data integrity
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams (store managers, online teams) to investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines for reconciliations and closings
• A proactive approach to identifying inefficiencies and suggesting improvements in workflows

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay Range: $55,000 to $65,000 per year, dependent on experience
• Work Location: on-site 5 days per week
• Benefits Include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and product perks