Staff Accountant

POSITION TITLE: Staff Accountant

REPORTS TO: Accounting Manager

Get to Know the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to play a key role in supporting our core accounting operations. Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining general ledger accuracy, streamlining account reconciliations, executing monthly journal entries, and contributing to special financial initiatives.

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious professional with strong analytical skills who thrives in a collaborative, fast-evolving environment and wants to sharpen their corporate accounting acumen.

What You’ll Do:

Financial Operations & General Ledger

• Month-End Close: Actively participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Journal Entries: Prepare, analyze, and post both routine recurring and complex non-recurring journal entries.
• Balance Sheet Integrity: Conduct monthly general ledger account reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies proactively.
• Transaction Analysis: Review financial transactions and account balances to verify proper revenue and expense recognition in accordance with GAAP.

Compliance, Audit & Reporting

• Audit Support: Prepare comprehensive schedules and supporting documentation for annual external audits and periodic financial reviews.
• Internal Controls: Assist in maintaining and documenting compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control standards.
• Internal Reporting: Support the delivery of key management reports, performance metrics, and financial analysis.

Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Collaborate on cross-functional accounting projects and software automation initiatives to optimize workflow efficiency.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and complete special assignments as requested by leadership.

What You Bring:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree: Accounting or Finance required.
• Experience: 1-3 years of hands-on experience in corporate accounting or public accounting.
• Certification: CPA (or actively pursuing CPA track) preferred.

Technical Skills

• ERP & Financial Systems: Hands-on experience with Lawson, Oracle, or comparable Enterprise ERP systems preferred.
• Close Management Tools: Prior experience with Cadency (or similar reconciliation and journal entry software) preferred.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and Google Workspace.

Core Competencies

• Analytical Precision: High attention to detail with strong quantitative problem-solving skills.
• Time Management: Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, meet strict deadlines, and handle competing priorities seamlessly.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of working effectively across cross-functional teams.

• Ownership Mindset: Self-motivated and proactive approach to learning and driving projects to completion.

Perks: Why You’ll Love it Here

• Generous Associate Discount: Treat yourself to the best our brands offer!
• Summer Fridays (For Pittsburgh, NYC and Remote Corporate Associates): More time for the sun and the weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
• Casual Dress Code: Come as you are (and stay comfy).
• Hybrid Schedule: Enjoy a blend of home-office focus and in-office collaboration.
• In-Person Connection: While we love our digital tools, we love our people even more! To keep our culture thriving, in-person presence is required at one of our Pittsburgh or NYC headquarters, distribution centers or field locations for interviews, orientation and periodic quarterly meetups.
• In-Office Events: Exciting company-wide events you won’t want to miss!

Pay/Benefits Information:

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.