Staff Accountant, Wholesale

J.Crew is seeking a Staff Accountant, Wholesale supporting our new channel strategy. This role reports to a Director of Accounting.

Responsibilities:
Maintain accounting records related to the wholesale business, including follow-up with customers, collection and allocation of payments, monitoring customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities

Track and report wholesale receivables, revenues and expenses by channel and customer.

Prepare customer invoices; general ledger entries including the accounting for sales and returns, cost of goods sold, and inventory accruals;

Ensure purchase order processing and accounts receivable activities by wholesale account are accurately tracked.

Liaise with merchants, production, logistics and inventory control to ensure timely recognition of sales and cost of goods sold as well as accurate forecast.

Support Wholesale leadership and legal on due diligence process for substantial wholesale contracts.

Assist with the financial close for the J. Crew and Madewell wholesale channels.

Reconcile and assist in analyzing balance sheet and P&L variances;=.

Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis to support management decision making

Assist with the external audit process, including preparation of audit requests.

Assist with compliance with Section 404 of Sarbanes Oxley.

Education and Experience

1 to 3 years of practical accounting experience, preferably in wholesale and/or the retail industry or fashion/apparel.

Excellent oral and written communication skills;

Strong MS Excel knowledge;

CPA preferred, but not required.

SAP experience a plus.

J.Crew Group, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

We are committed to affirmatively providing equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, legally protected physical or mental disability or any other basis protected under applicable law.