The 1916 Company
Job title: Staff AccountantLocation: PikesvilleAbout The 1916 Company The 1916 Company is the world’s leading destination and global community for collectible luxury watches and fine jewelry. Comprising more than 20 boutiques and Collector’s Lounges in important watch markets worldwide, The1916 Company brings together the legacies of WatchBox, Govberg Jewelers, Radcliffe Jewelers, and Hyde Park Jewelers to offer a curated selection of timepieces and fine jewelry – both new and pre-owned – by the most respected brands, a dynamic media platform, and the support of trusted client advisors.
The 1916 Company’s vibrant community extends from coast to coast and around the world. Overview The 1916 Company is looking to add to our team in the Pikesville MD, location. The accounting department is looking for a staff accountant to handle the day to day accounting, play an integral role in the month-end close process, and assist our Accounts Payable team. The successful candidate must have excellent personal communication skills, enjoy working as a team member in an exclusive luxury environment, a base knowledge of luxury goods (including jewelry and watches), and the technical skills to operate our internal systems. The 1916 Company is looking to add a driven professional who aims to succeed in a luxury environment while delivering the best experience to our clientele.About the role: Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform daily bank reconciliations
- Prepare and process journal entries to ensure all transactions are recorded accurately and timely
- Perform expense analyses and accruals
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Respond to information requests and assist with audits
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
- Assist Accounts Payable function
- Assist with the adherence of internal controls
Skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
- At least two years’ experience in accounting or related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong mathematical and problem solving skills
- Must be detail oriented
- Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- NetSuite experience is a plus
