Tom James is the World’s largest manufacturer and retailer of made-to-order clothing and the engine behind one of the most established tailored clothing brands. As one of the few remaining vertically integrated clothing retailers-controlling the entire manufacturing process ‘from sheep to suit’ – we offer unparalleled value to those with an eye for quality.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, proactive Accounting Coordinator to join our team. Qualified applicants must demonstrate the ability to learn quickly, understand the team’s goals and effectively prioritize their efforts.
The Accounting Coordinator provides specialized accounting and financial administration support for the Company, including account reconciliations, corporate telecom and travel-card accounting, and related financial activities. Assists the Controller with monthly reconciliations and month-end close processes, including researching and resolving discrepancies and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and properly supported. This position works with confidential financial information and requires a high degree of accuracy, organization, discretion, and attention to detail.
Job duties include:
- Provides support with retail office relocations
- Organizes factory purchase requests
- Other duties as assigned by the Logistics & Operations Manager
- Codes and pays all internet/telephone bills for retail, corporate and some factory locations noting billing fluctuations
- Ensures phones are operating correctly at locations we monitor
- Assists the operations manager in moving of internet and phone lines when locations move
- Reconciles and codes T-Mobile and AT&T bill for all iPads and company cell phones
- Pulls all tickets billed from American Express master file; determines purpose of travel and location to be charged
- Codes bills and enters on spreadsheet and codes for paying through A/P
- Provide documentation of factory-charged air travel to factory controllers
- Reconciles intercompany accounts
- Assists with monthly account reconciliation
- Researches and resolves reconciling items, escalating discrepancies as needed
- Supports month-end close activities
Logistics & Operations Support
Internet/phone Services
Travel Card Reconciliation
Monthly Accounting
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new payroll and accounting systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated with a proactive, detail-oriented work style
- Ability to work independently, and collaboratively across all levels of the organization
- Ability to handle stressful situations.
- Regular on-site attendance required.
Education/Work Experience
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred
- 1-2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
At Tom James Company, we believe that taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our customers. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and help you thrive, both personally and professionally. Here is a glimpse of what you can expect as part of our team:
* Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* Generous Paid Time Off
* Retirement Savings Plan
* 9 Paid Holidays
* Profit Sharing
* Employee Stock Purchase PlanSkills Required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer applications
- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new payroll and accounting systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented work style
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across all organizational levels
- Ability to handle stressful situations
- Regular on-site attendance
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 1–2 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience
Tom James Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Tom James and has not been reviewed or approved by Tom James.
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Retirement Support — Programs include a 401(k), profit sharing, and employee ownership that emphasize long-term wealth building. These elements are presented as meaningful advantages for tenured employees.
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Healthcare Strength — The package spans major medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and both short- and long-term disability. Coverage breadth is positioned to provide peace of mind for individuals and families.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is characterized as generous and a strong component of the package. Time-off allowances complement the broader benefits suite.
Tom James Insights
What We Do
Tom James is the world’s largest manufacturer and retailer of custom clothing and the engine behind some of the world’s most established tailored clothing brands. As one of the few remaining vertically integrated clothing retailers—meaning we control the entire manufacturing process ‘from sheep to suit’—we offer unparalleled value to those with an eye for quality. Our service model is based on a simple mantra: “We come to you with fine clothing.” Our clients never wait in line, fight for parking, or covet a garment that doesn’t come in their size. Our clients never settle, because we leverage the support of Tom James’ vertically integrated resources, nearly unlimited fabric and styling choices, plus, the technology of the digital age to offer our clients the individualized wardrobe service they prefer. The efficiency and value of our business model allows us to span all price points, from $800, entry level fully custom suits to the most coveted, 100% handmade garments in the industry: Oxxford Clothes, based in Chicago, using Holland and Sherry cloth. The Tom James Company operates offices in 37 states, the United Kingdom, France, Holland, Germany, Australia & Canada. If you would like to learn more about our service and products, get in touch or visit our website at www.tomjames.com
