Job Description
** Company Description**
Founded in 1956 in Thrissur, Kerala, Joyalukkas Jewellery has grown to become the world’s largest single-family owned retail jewellery chain. Offering over one million meticulously crafted pieces, the brand blends traditional and modern designs in gold, diamond, platinum, and more, while adhering to stringent quality standards like ISO 9001:2000 certification. As a global entity with over 190 stores across 12 countries and 9,000+ professionals, Joyalukkas is recognized for its focus on exceptional craftsmanship, outstanding service, and numerous accolades, including the prestigious Dubai Quality Award. The Group has also diversified into other businesses such as Joyalukkas Exchange and Jolly Silks, reflecting its continuous commitment to growth and excellence.
** Pay:** $20.00 - $30.00 per hour
** Job description:**
Company: Joyalukkas Retail Inc. (USA)
Location: Edison, NJ (100% Onsite)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday to Friday (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM)
Reporting to: Finance Manager or HO Finance Team
Role Summary
The Junior Accountant will support the US Finance Department by managing daily financial data entry, accounts payable, and bank reconciliations. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of retail showroom transactions, inter-branch reconciliations, and timely tax filings, serving as a vital link between the stores and the corporate office.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
1. Payment Processing & Banking
Workflow: Initiate payments via bank portal uploads and prepare checks for approval. Perform daily reconciliation of bank accounts to monitor cash flow.
Key Deliverable: Timely and secure execution of all corporate and vendor payments.
2. Full-Cycle AP & ERP Management
Workflow: Verify vendor invoices against LPOs (Local Purchase Orders) and delivery receipts. Prepare and post payment vouchers and Journal Vouchers (JVs) in the ERP according to company SOP.
Key Deliverable: 100% accuracy in ERP voucher posting and organized digital record-keeping.
3. Inter-Branch & Inventory Reconciliation
Workflow: Perform regular inter-branch reconciliations. Audit daily point-of-sale (POS) reports against physical receipts and flag variances in high-value inventory transfers.
Key Deliverable: Zero unresolved inter-branch reconciling items; immediate resolution of inventory discrepancies.
4. Payroll & Benefits Accounting
Workflow: Prepare and post monthly payroll-related accounting entries. Coordinate with HR to ensure 401(k) deductions (Human Interest) and employee reimbursements are accurately reflected.
Key Deliverable: Error-free payroll accounting entries within the monthly close cycle.
5. Credit Card & Collection Monitoring
Workflow: Monitor daily credit card settlements from showrooms and reconcile them against merchant statements, accounting for processing fees and chargebacks.
Key Deliverable: Daily closure of settlement discrepancies.
6. Tax Compliance & Audit Readiness
Workflow: Prepare monthly sales tax filing schedules for the HO Tax team and consultants. Maintain "Audit Binders" for quarterly and annual external audits.
Key Deliverable: Sales tax submission and payments completed on or before due dates.
Qualifications & Skills
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce or equivalent. A Postgraduate/Professional degree in Finance is preferred.
Experience: 2 to 5 years of hands-on experience in bookkeeping or accounting
Technical Skills: * Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Formulas, VLOOKUPs).
Experience with QuickBooks Online/Desktop or similar ERP systems.
Core Competencies: Extreme attention to detail, trustworthiness with confidential data, and strong communication skills for store-level follow-ups.
Languages: Excellent command of English. Ability to speak Hindi/Malayalam is highly preferred for internal coordination.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Company Description
oyalukkas is a multi-billion dollar global conglomerate and one of the world's most recognized names in the jewelry retail industry. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Joy Alukkas, the brand has evolved from a single showroom into a massive international powerhouse.Global Presence & ScaleNetwork: Operates 160+ world-class showrooms across 11 countries, including India, UAE, USA, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, and the GCC region.Workforce: Powered by a dedicated team of over 10,000 employees worldwide.Customer Base: Trusted by over 11 million customers representing more than 100 nationalities.
oyalukkas is a multi-billion dollar global conglomerate and one of the world's most recognized names in the jewelry retail industry. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Joy Alukkas, the brand has evolved from a single showroom into a massive international powerhouse.Global Presence & ScaleNetwork: Operates 160+ world-class showrooms across 11 countries, including India, UAE, USA, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, and the GCC region.Workforce: Powered by a dedicated team of over 10,000 employees worldwide.Customer Base: Trusted by over 11 million customers representing more than 100 nationalities.