Staff Accountant III

ModCloth is an innovative, digitally native lifestyle brand committed to inspiring individual style and helping our community of customers be the best version of themselves. Our products are vintage inspired and feature feminine silhouettes and bright, colorful prints. ModCloth designs and sells its own signature line of apparel in a full range of sizes, and curates a unique assortment of fashion and home decor from more than one hundred independent designers.

How often do you find an accounting job that allows you to shape a successful company’s finance organization by developing new processes and systems? Rarely, right? It’s fair to say, then, that you’ve just stumbled upon something extraordinary, because ModCloth is looking to hire a senior level Accountant who’s excited by the opportunity to impact their finance department’s future! The perfect candidate will be thrilled to mentor their peers, and will use their experience and smarts to dive headfirst into accounting activities and process evolution.

* Prepare journal entries, analyze accounts, prepare statements, and assist Sr. Accounting Manager in monthly closing and cost accounting reports * Take the lead on accurate and timely reporting during the month-end close process * Monitor and review accounting and related systems reports for accuracy and completeness * Prepare and review budget, revenue, expense, payroll entries, invoices, and other accounting documents * Develop and maintain accounting procedures that guarantee reporting and control consistent with corporate guidelines/GAAP * Perform detailed review, analysis, and reconciliation of assigned balance sheet accounts and resolve any discrepancies * Aid with financial statement preparation * Complete variance analysis to prior periods and current year budget, tackle resolution of outstanding issues, etc. * Take the reigns of treasury functions, including cash management * Prepare and maintain proper accounting over fixed assets, capital and operating leases * Assist with special projects and audits as requested * Fulfill ad-hoc analysis requests from Finance and other internal teams

* 5+ years related accounting and/or reporting experience * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field * Rock solid understanding of both basic and complex accounting concepts (GAAP, revenue recognition, contingencies, balance sheet classifications, etc.) * Advanced knowledge of Excel * Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision * Ability to conduct analysis and interpret complex financial and statistical data * Top-notch organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills * Fantastic oral and written communication skills * Impeccable time management skills; talent for prioritizing and multitasking * Flair for building strong relationships with business partners * Personality that thrives in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment * Solid workpaper documentation techniques **Nice to Haves** * CPA or CPA candidate, strongly preferred * MBA is a plus * Public accounting experience * Experience in a startup environment and/or online retailer/e-commerce * Oracle software experience