Accountant

About the role

Handles various month-end close duties, including but not limited to accounting for all sales allowances, handling all credit card receivables, and recording and reviewing various expenses for variances to plan/forecast.

Responsibilities

• Works with Finance Managers of Contact Center and Distribution Center to record their monthly expenses accurately, including recording all shipping expenses
• Sets up allowance codes for use by Contact Center
• Records sales and postage allowances to the general ledger monthly
• Handles all credit card receivables for the direct business, including all bad debt/chargebacks
• Works with Marketing to track and record all marketing receivables
• Makes all cash deposits and their related monthly journal entries
• Reviews with various cost centers at month-end for variances to plan/forecast and makes necessary accruals
• Sets up Letters of Credit with the bank
• Provides backup for the Manager Cash Accounting
• Performs month-end account reconciliation and support for the annual audit
• Participates in the monthly review of the financial statements with Financial Planning & Analysis

Requirements

• Prior general ledger close and expense review experience
• Must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interactions with other departments and external contacts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience
• 4+ years’ experience

Physical Requirements

• Sedentary work, prolonged periods of time working at a desk and on a computer
• Ability to communicate information and observe details at close range
• Light lifting may be required

Benefits

• Bonus eligible
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off
• Generous associate discount
• Group discounts on auto, pet, and homeowner insurance
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
• Associate resource groups

Pay

USD $60,000.00/Yr. - USD $68,000.00/Yr.

About Us

At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. As a women-led, Boston-based lifestyle brand with 200+ stores nationwide, we design thoughtful, inspired apparel and accessories that celebrate the totality of all women. We’re entering an exciting chapter of growth — expanding our footprint, reaching new customers, and deepening long-standing relationships.