Senior Accountant - Razny Jewelers

Are you as passionate as luxury as we?

Joining our team means being a part of a brilliant legacy, going back to over 70 years in Chicago, IL. Razny Jewelers is the city's leading family-owned and operated source for loose diamonds, bespoke jewelry, and Swiss timepieces.

At the forefront of our success has always been our focus on people. Together, we have created a family of supportive, industrious professionals who all shine brilliantly in their own unique way. Our gemologists, watchmakers, appraisers, and in-house team of marketers, accountants, and specialists are masters in their fields and originate from all over the world, empowering our company with a distinct brand of ingenuity and expression. By maintaining our specialists' training and education, we ensure that the best of the business will always call Razny Jewelers home.

Responsibilities:

• Complete month-end close and inter-store reconciliations.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly financial reports (general ledgers) by store.
• Prepare analysis of monthly financial statement and account reconciliations.
• Ensure proper internal controls over the accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Prepare and maintain account reconciliations, both balance sheet and P&L.
• Supervise staff handling the accounts payable and receivable areas and staff handling sales tax.
• Identify and drive improvement opportunities for accounting and work closely with internal teams to ensure improvement opportunities are implemented.
• Provide analytical support in year-end audits as well as preparing audit working paper files.
• Demonstrate outstanding critical thinking skills, problem resolution and able to explain the rational for decision to staff for their understanding and growth.
• Lead special projects and create ad-hoc reporting as needed by the Owner and Operations/Accounting Director
• Perform other duties as assigned or required

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience is required. Retail accounting is preferred.
• BA/BS Degree in Accounting. Non-degreed applicants must have equivalent experience and working knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience with financial reporting, GL modules of QuickBooks, and with other financial systems including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is strongly preferred.
• Must be a strong communicator and a collaborative team player with a hands-on approach and a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality.

Additional Information:

Razny Jewelers offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, contribution to retirement plan and discounts on store merchandise. If you love jewelry and watches and would like to join a strong and growing team, please contact us today!

• Competitive salary
• Medical/Dental & Vision group insurance
• IRA which includes a matching program
• Life & Disability insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off/Sick Pay Program with Holiday pay
• Continued training & career development
• Employee discounts on all our products