Staff Accountant

Why Rebel, and Why This Job: Some individuals embrace the status quo, finding comfort in the familiar and predictable. Conversely, there are those who defy conventions, pioneering new norms, and reshaping their surroundings. These individuals are the Rebels, the Challengers. If you resonate with this spirit, keep reading.

Rebel Athletic epitomizes the essence of a Challenger Brand. Launched in 2013 to disrupt the traditional landscape of All Star Cheer apparel, by none other than Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2020, Karen Noseff Aldridge, Rebel has emerged as the unrivaled leader in its category, setting the bar for innovation and style. In 2016, Rebel expanded its offerings with the introduction of athleisurewear, catering to those who radiate from within. The mission of Rebel is to infuse more vibrancy into the world, and your role will play a vital part in achieving this vision.

Summary of Position: This position will be responsible for a broad range of financial & analytical duties, including but not limited to customer payment application, sales billing, operating expense journal, and account reconciliations. This position will play a key role in providing support to Sales, Customer Service and Operations with quality accounting information to drive business performance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and leadership skills with a high level of interpersonal skills and able to work across departments.

Key Job Responsibilities:

·         Independently perform accounting functions necessary to achieve accurate and timely general ledger month-end close

·         Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries and accruals; Ability to research, identify and resolve accounting issues

·         Ensure transactions are recorded, documented, reviewed, and supported in accordance with company policies and controls

·         Responsible for daily cash function including daily cash deposit input, ACH and CC payment, credit memo, customer refund and bank reconciliation. 

·         Key support to our Sales Rep, Customer Service and Sales Operations on SO and customer-related inquiries

·         Participate in customer billing and RMA processing for wholesale and retail customers

·         Participate in reconciling customer deposit and other cash- or merchandise-related general ledger and balance sheet accounts monthly

·         Develop and implement accounting procedures and recommending process changes and improvements

·         Participate in special projects and prepare ad-hoc reports as required

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required

·         Minimum 2 years of experience in Accounting

·         Demonstrates progression throughout their career, supervisory experience a plus

·         Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; High level of attention to detail

·         Must be self-directed and work with minimum supervision

·         Able to interact with various levels of management with excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Effectively prioritize workload; Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

·         High energy, willingness to work the hours required to hit deadlines

·         Strong system skills including Microsoft Excel, GL, reporting software and database skills

·         Strong team-player and lead by example

Working Conditions: Normal office working hours, with a clean and well-lit environment.