Senior Accountant - The Bradford Exchange

Impassioned…Emboldened…Infinitely Curious: The Bradford Group family of brands is a world leader in new product development. We have been selling joy for the last 50 years! Our global organization consists of 10 business divisions ranging from jewelry, apparel, collectible coins, home decor to holiday and so much more. We concept, create, design and market our creative products directly to our customers, and leverage licenses with the biggest names in entertainment and sports to bring unique and curated products to our customers across the globe.

We're currently seeking a Senior Accountant to support our international business by performing and overseeing a wide range of corporate accounting duties. The individual will work with autonomy on a wide range of projects and collaborate directly, at the P&L level, with leaders of our business units to support their efforts to bring original gifts and collectibles to the market world-wide.

How you will contribute: 

• Financial Reporting for a business unit - reconciliation of inventory, sales returns & bad debt projection analyses, selling expense reconciliation, and actual to plan variances analyses/write-up for one business (all monthly work). 
• In addition to recording any necessary G/L transactions, the individual prepares the financial statement and any necessary analysis.  The total reporting package includes Controller’s Report including any appropriate comments on the operational results and the analysis performed. 
• Financial Reporting responsibility also includes addressing any management questions/concerns on operational results.  
• Prepare inventory roll and record appropriate financial transactions relating to cost of goods for a business unit (business unit assigned is appropriate to grade level based upon complexity and risk).
• Supervise/Train Staff/Assistant Accountants.  This involves day to day interaction, addressing routine questions and reviewing work subordinates. Seniors should be viewed as an information resource for the entire company as well as internal to the accounting group. 
• Special or process improvement projects/analysis to support the ongoing business needs.

What you will bring and skills that excite us:

• BS in Accounting, Finance or equivalent
• 4+ years of related experience
• Superior analytical & problem solving skills
• Detail oriented & organized
• Ability to lead and direct the work of others
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Excellent verbal, written communication & interpersonal skills
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with ability to build model
• Supervisory experience

Bradford at a glance:

• Our scale: We have over 400 employees based out of our global headquarters right outside of Chicago, we have marketing operations in over 10 countries worldwide, and have over 32 million customers served.
• Compensation and benefits: We offer a competitive compensation plan and great benefits, with some benefits starting from day 1!
• We own the company: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which allows you to not only derive the benefits of working as an employee at The Bradford Hammacher Group, but also gain the benefits of being an owner.
• Professional Development: There is always room to learn! We offer a Professional Development Program, a Mentor Program, and LinkedIn Learning to our teams as well as additional hands-on training and development. Our teams utilize a continuous performance management and development structure for feedback, no dreaded annual reviews. We meet quarterly to focus on the future!
• Our values: Honesty. Innovation. Respect. Teamwork. Giving back. These are just some of the core values that drive our team members. Our team strives to build a culture of continuous feedback where anyone can share and create our “next big idea,” among diverse and inclusive teams.
• Flexibility and wellness: Whether it’s offering hybrid environment (onsite/remote) for our corporate staff, to a generous, front-loaded PTO and holiday package to all staff and corporate wellness initiatives like WW, an annual health fair and an onsite gym, we are committed to our team members well-being. New hires start with 16 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays per year.
• Perks and more: We have a Business Casual Work Environment, Health and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO) Program, Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Onsite Cafeteria, Onsite Fitness Center, Corporate WW and Toastmaster’s memberships, a Peer Recognition Program, Product Discounts and more! 

The Bradford Exchange is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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