Staff Accountant

Warby Parker is looking for a skilled Staff Accountant to assist the Accounting team in managing accounting for all aspects of our Retail business, including lease accounting and the review and maintenance of ASC 842, fixed asset accounting, and software capitalization. In this role, you'll also help achieve the department's goals by supporting our month-end close and improving the efficiency of our processes. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated and ambitious individual with an eye for detail and an itch to learn. Sound like you? Read on! What you'll do: Assist with the lease accounting for a growing retail footprint (about 40+ new leases a year!), focusing on period-end closing and financial reporting Prepare journal entries as an essential member of the monthly close process Prepare essential leasing and fixed asset account reconciliations, including managing the leasing and fixed asset subledgers and associated reconciliations, as well as external software reconciliations Review and analyze monthly operating expense activity and determine additional monthly accruals or required adjusting journal entries Review and research invoices for capitalization consideration Work closely with the Senior Accounting team to aid in income statement reporting, lead sheet analysis, and external financial reporting Support leasing and fixed asset-related SOX controls Support long-term accounting projects that will help improve monitoring and efficiency capabilities and grow our business Provide ad-hoc analysis for the Accounting team and senior management Aid in quarterly external audit requests for leases and fixed assets Communicate with various teams regarding retail accounting inquiries Who you are: Backed by at least one year of general accounting experience within consumer products, retail, auditing, or another related industry The proud owner of a Bachelor of Science in accounting or finance A total Excel expert (keyboard shortcuts are your love language) Eager to work in a fast-paced environment Super serious about your work (without taking yourself too seriously) A highly collaborative and communicative team player and self-starter willing to roll up your sleeves and get the job done Highly organized and detail-oriented (improving and documenting processes is your bread and butter) A dexterous multitasker who can prioritize several projects without losing focus Positive, kind, and excited by a challenge Extra credit: A CPA (or looking to be one very soon!) Oracle Cloud experience SOX control experience Lucernex database experience Fixed asset experience Lease accounting experience Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees: Health, vision, and dental insurance Life and AD&D Insurance Flexible vacation policy Paid Holidays Retirement savings plan with a company match Parental leave (non-birthing parents included) Short-term disability Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Bereavement Support Education Reimbursement Free eyewear And more (just ask!) Warby Parker, in good faith, believes that the posted salary range is accurate for this role in New York at the time of posting. Warby Parker may pay more or less than the posted range based on factors such as relevant experience and skills, qualifications and location, among others. This range may be modified in the future. New York Pay Range $64,750-$74,000 USD If you are a California resident, please review the additional privacy disclosures available in Section 8 of our Privacy Policy, which provides a summary of how we collect, use, disclose, and share personal information about you and explain your rights under the California Privacy Rights Act ("CPRA"). About Us: Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style. We're constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact, and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale while doing good in the world, without charging a premium for it. And we've learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal. Since the day we launched in 2010, we've pioneered ideas, designed products, and developed technologies that help people see. We offer everything you need for happier eyes at a price that leaves you with money in your pocket, from designer-quality glasses and contacts to eye exams and vision tests, and you can meet us online, at our stores, or even in your home. Wherever and whenever you need it, we're there to make exceptional vision care simple and accessible. (Delightful, too.) Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program.

Created: 2024-10-19