Job Description

The staff accountant will support the Playaway Products Finance team supporting general accounting functions within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Customer Onboarding – vendor packets, bank forms, online registration
• Review and Manage all Accounts Receivable Aging accounts
• Collaborate with Sales Team to collect all Aging balances
• Reconcile Intercompany Sales Tax filings for states where organization has established nexus
• Consortium and state/government contract reporting (monthly/quarterly)
• Manage RFP process and open bids
• Monthly Financial Reporting preparation
• Work within financial reporting systems implementing operating procedures to optimize productivity and efficiency of organization’s accounting practices
• Assist with cash monitoring and management through performing accurate bank reconciliations
• Perform month-end close duties - balance sheet and income statement analysis and journal entries.
• Backup to the AR Accounting Specialist role

Qualifications

• Must be detail oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Analytical thinker and problem solver
• Ability to effectively multi-task
• Desire and demeanor to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment
• Dedicated, friendly and professional team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Committed to continuous self-improvement in a collaborative, values-driven environment
• Strong commitment to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity
• Working knowledge of Netsuite (or another ERP) highly preferred, but not required
• Ability to analyze large datasets with SQL. Working knowledge of data visualization software such as Power BI to explore, analyze and present data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and Word
• Minimum Associate’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum one year of experience in a similar role/responsibility

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Full-time and qualified part-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Pre-Tax and Roth 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD &D Insurance, Student Loan Repayment Program, Educational Assistance & generous paid time off.

Playaway Products is a subsidiary of Penguin Random House. Playaway Products and Penguin Random House values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.