Staff Accountant

About us:

vineyard vines is a highly successful, privately held, American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha’s Vineyard by brothers, Shep & Ian Murray. With Shep & Ian still at the helm today, vineyard vines has experienced exponential year over year growth and now operates over 100 retail locations including an outlet division, a successful e-commerce business, domestic distribution center, and expanding corporate headquarters. In addition, vineyard vines is also carried in major department stores such as Nordstrom and Bloomingdales as well as numerous specialty boutiques across the US. At vineyard vines we pride ourselves on Shep & Ian’s philosophy that “every day should feel this good” and “if you’re doing what you love, you’ll be successful”.

vineyard vines was founded on a state of mind that "Every day should feel this good." This state of mind is something that all people experience at some point. These moments are different for all of us, but they are important because they're uniquely ours. EDSFTG is at the core of our culture and allows us to celebrate the differences that tie us together. These diverse backgrounds are what make us stronger as a team, and it is why we are passionate about creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace where every team member can bring their true self to work. We are committed to building a more diverse Team across all channels, departments, and stores within our community.

Won't you join us and share your EDSFTG moment?

Overview:

The Staff Accountant will support the Accounting team with journal entries, bank reconciliations, the preparation of monthly reports, and will assist in other areas as needed. The ideal candidate has a great attitude with the mentality that no task is too big or small.

You Will:

• Record month-end journal entries related to the financial close
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for cash and prepaid accounts.
• Assist with annual external audit, including preparation of audit request items and schedules
• Assist in Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss analysis, identify key drivers of large variances
• Perform other ad hoc duties and reporting as assigned

What you bring:

• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong analytical and accounting skills
• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word and MS Excel. Knowledge of Pivot tables a plus
• Experience with major accounting software packages for general ledger accounting. Microsoft Dynamics Solomon, and MMS preferred but not required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to take on new tasks with high level of difficulty
• Ability to work with up-front guidance and take ownership of his / her work product
• Bachelors of Science in Accounting or equivalent from an accredited university
• Minimum one to three years' experience in the accounting field
• Big 4 accounting experience preferred
• CPA, or working towards CPA

Every-day will feel this good because:

• We have a fun-spirited entrepreneurial culture filled with truly “good” people
• We have flexible working hours and work from home days to accommodate your personal life
• We offer a generous employee discount so you can rep our lifestyle on-and-off the boat
• We offer a competitive salary package, 401-K, commuter benefits, and paid-family leave, health savings , flex spending accounts, life & disability insurance
• We have an Onsite Gym as well as Health & Financial wellness programs to keep you active
• We offer 2 summer Fridays to take off in addition to a competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar