Senior Staff Accountant

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Plantation, FL, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Kids + Family
The Role
Own general ledger activities and monthly closes for multiple subsidiaries; prepare and review account reconciliations; partner with AR/AP and global partners; drive close-calendar and process improvements; support audits and provide technical accounting and ad hoc financial analysis to senior leadership while ensuring GAAP, SEC compliance, and strong internal controls.
Summary Generated by Built In

As the Senior Staff Accountant for our global toy business, you will be at the heart of our corporate finance team! Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, you will take ownership of essential general ledger activities, ensure seamless financial reporting, and proactively champion process improvements across multiple subsidiaries. In this highly collaborative role, you will partner closely with cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful financial insights and ad hoc analysis that drive senior leadership decisions. You will achieve all of this while ensuring strict compliance with SEC guidelines and internal controls. Join our dynamic team and help us shape the financial future of play!

What You Will Do:

  • Manage the company’s accounting and internal controls for specific general ledgers, oversee global accounts, and execute the monthly close process for various subsidiaries
  • Prepare and review detailed monthly account reconciliations, including receivables, payables, and prepaids, while partnering with AR and AP teams to resolve issues and streamline workflows
  • Drive continuous improvements in the financial close calendar by identifying process efficiencies and assisting in the refinement of internal reporting tools and dashboards
  • Collaborate with global business partners to deliver accurate, timely financial data and support senior leadership with ad hoc financial analysis to enhance business visibility
  • Participate actively in internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation and comprehensive technical accounting support

What We Are Looking For:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in financial or accounting roles
  • Strong foundational knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls, and financial reporting standards
  • Proven, hands-on experience managing detailed, transactional-level accounting tasks, recording entries, and closing accounting books and records
  • Demonstrated ability to proactively identify complex accounting issues, perform thorough research, and present viable, strategic solutions
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, coupled with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate across cross-functional teams
  • Prior exposure to internal management reporting or external financial reporting workflows

Nice To Have:

  • An active CPA certification and prior experience working as a technical accountant is a plus
  • Hands-on experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and advanced financial reporting tools

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states.  

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.   

Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave.  Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects. 

Reasonable Accommodations   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Working at Jazwares

At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

  • Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community.
  • Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
  • Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today, and let's shape the future of play together! 

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Who We Are

Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows™, Pokémon™, Hello Kitty™, Star Wars™, Five Nights at Freddy’s™, Disney™, BumBumz™, and BLDR™. In addition to toys, offerings include costumes, games, and pillows. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Recruitment Safety 

Please be wary of unsolicited communications from individuals or websites you are not familiar with, or any communications requesting sensitive personal data or information. All official Jazwares employment information will come from our company email ending in @jazwares.com. Jazwares will never request any monetary payments at any point during its hiring process. If you have any questions about any unsolicited communications, you can reach out to [email protected]. We look forward to you experiencing a safe and enjoyable application process at Jazwares!

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial experience
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting standards
  • Hands-on experience managing transactional accounting, recording entries, and closing books
  • Ability to identify complex accounting issues, perform research, and present solutions
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Prior exposure to internal management reporting or external financial reporting workflows
  • Active CPA certification and prior technical accounting experience
  • Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced financial reporting tools

Jazwares Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Jazwares and has not been reviewed or approved by Jazwares.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is described as strong, with company-paid medical for employees and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and mental health options. Feedback suggests this elevates perceived total compensation even when base pay varies by role.
  • Retirement Support Retirement provisions include a 401(k) with company match alongside life, disability, and AD&D. Feedback suggests these staples are consistently valued within the overall package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off programs span generous PTO, paid holidays, bereavement leave, and parental leave. Feedback suggests the inclusion of parental leave and periodic office closures enhances the practical breadth of time away.

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The Company
HQ: Sunrise, FL
553 Employees
Year Founded: 1997

What We Do

Jazwares, a subsidiary of Alleghany Capital Corporation, is a leading global toy company, recently expanding into the costumes and pets category. Jazwares’ portfolio includes a variety of dynamic licensed and wholly owned brands. The Jazwares Game Studio further expands play opportunities for kids within the Metaverse. Jazwares celebrates 25 years of innovative play with expertise in design, development, and manufacturing. An award-winning company with a progressive focus on identifying new trends, Jazwares then transforms them into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Headquartered in Sunrise, FL, Jazwares has offices around the world and sells its products in more than 100 countries. Since its inception in 1997, Jazwares continues to grow through the development of new products and the strategic acquisitions of companies. For more information about Jazwares, please visit www.jazwares.com.

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