COMPANY OVERVIEW

The Gerson Companies is a leading name in the home décor industry, known for our commitment to quality and innovation. With over 80 years of experience and a global presence, we are dedicated to operational excellence and delivering exceptional products to our customers.
As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for supporting the Controller in fulfilling daily accounting and reporting responsibilities of the accounting department. This position uses leadership skills, analytical expertise, and job knowledge to provide assistance to operational personnel, DC management and members of the accounting department.

REQUIREMENTS:

• College degree in accounting.
• At least 1-3 years of experience in an accounting department environment
• Proficient with Microsoft 365, specifically Excel.
• NetSuite experience preferred but not required.
• Works with a sense of urgency to get things done and meet closing deadlines.

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Required

• Collaborate with the Controller to support financial reporting and analysis activities, providing accurate and timely information for decision-making.
• Prepare Daily Cash Report and update Monthly Cash Tracking spreadsheet with daily cash activity. Make daily NetSuite cash entries where applicable to record cash movements. Follow up on any outstanding cash activity for proper support and entry in NetSuite.
• Record and reconcile factory invoices and inbound freight for all goods, ensuring accuracy and completeness of cost data.
• Verify the Line of Credit matches loan balance and update the daily transfers for all subsidiaries.
• Monitor the AP check log to track mailed and cleared checks to vendors. Prepare and file supporting documentation from AP entries to balance the cash account.
• Collect and track warehouse cash sales and terminal receipts from seasonal sales.
• Identify opportunities to enhance costing accuracy, analyze major purchase price variance (PPV), and landed cost variance to ensure alignment with Purchasing.
• Review inventory movements to contribute to accurate and comprehensive inventory valuation.
• Assist in the month-end close process by analyzing reports, making journal entries, and ensuring the accuracy of financial statements.
• Perform weekly upload to Bank Control Pay for credit card payments and Positive Pay for check payments. Provide Control Pay detail reports to AP for posting payments to vendor invoices.
• Perform cost rolls for new parts and models and contribute to establishing overhead rates.
• Support physical inventory procedures to verify stock accuracy and reconcile discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, ensuring integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Assist in external and internal audit procedures, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and providing necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with operational teams to understand key processes impacting financial performance and internal controls.
• Assist the accounting team, provide training, and support their analysis and reporting tasks.
• Identify opportunities for cost improvement and operational efficiency.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Olathe, KS 66061 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Olathe, KS 66061: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso