As the Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for managing various inventory accounting functions across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with financial standards supporting our Inventory Team.
What You Will Do:
- Oversee the daily receipt processing of inventory, ensuring proper recording and handling procedures are followed.
- Adjust inventory levels based on discrepancies, including container shortages or overages.
- Maintain and update internal shortage tracking documentation with all relevant details and communicate related issues to the appropriate logistics teams.
- Prepare and reconcile weekly Cycle Count Requests for multiple warehouse locations, ensuring accurate inventory reporting.
- Support internal departments with inventory-related requests by providing timely and accurate information.
- Prepare and reconcile freight provisions for international entities and record the necessary journal entries.
- Generate and review the monthly inventory report in the warehouse management system for all entities, ensuring all data is accurate and up to date.
- Reconcile the warehouse management system against the ERP system for designated warehouse locations.
- Review and resolve all suspended transactions on a monthly basis.
- Record all accrual journal entries related to warehouse expenses.
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or another related field a plus.
- 3+ years of public or private accounting experience with a focus in inventory accounting, operation or a related field, with a strong understanding of inventory management processes.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues efficiently.
- Strong communication skills to work cross-functionally with teams, including Merchandising, Finance, Procurement and Logistics.
- Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting functions.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to identify issues, perform research and present possible solutions.
- If you are a proactive and detail-focused professional with a passion for inventory accounting, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. 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 a 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™, Disney™, BumBumz™, and Adopt Me™. In addition to toys, offerings include virtual games, costumes, and pet products. 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!
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 3+ years public or private accounting experience with focus in inventory accounting or operations
- Excellent analytical skills to identify and resolve discrepancies
- Strong cross-functional communication skills (Merchandising, Finance, Procurement, Logistics)
- Experience using ERP systems and Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to identify issues, perform research, and present possible solutions
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Jazwares Insights
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.
