Staff Accountant II, Chicago/NYC

Staff Accountant II

About Leap:
Leap is building the world's largest network of branded retail stores – powered by data, systems and scale. The Leap Platform enables brands to deploy stores that work in concert with ecommerce more rapidly and at significantly reduced cost and risk. Leap brings modern brands to life with compelling, immersive customer experience and data driven operations. Our team is excited by the opportunity to power the next generation of leading consumer brands with a vibrant presence in local communities throughout the country. We're one of the fastest growing companies in the retail/ecommerce space - since launch we've powered stores for dozens of brands, and we're adding more brands and stores each week.

Come take this leap with us. Your ideas, thinking, and voice are wanted.

About the role:
As one of the foundational roles within our Accounting and Finance team, you'll play a key role in the maintaining our accounting and finance capabilities including a focus on the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and organizational skills that help support the accurate and timely submission of financial accounting data to the leadership. 

Role Location:
This role is based in Chicago or NYC. We offer a hybrid work culture (average 3 days in our Tribeca office location/Chicago office).

Core responsibilities:
Accounts Payable and Receivable:

• Manage the accounts payable email box daily, manage the posting and payment of all approved invoices each week
• Manage the accounts receivable collection process, including following up with brand partners for payment status
• Perform weekly cash reconciliation, matching payments to related bills & cash receipts to open invoices
• Assist in the monthly invoicing of brand billing statements by retrieving reports from various data sources and departments like store development, marketing, and retail operations.
• Appropriately code invoices and expenses to the proper GL accounts and store codes
• Responsible for following up with internal stakeholders and ensuring vendor W9s are collected and stored
• Processing 1099s annually, as needed
• Track certain spend types to budget as requested by management

Corporate & Administrative Systems and Workflows: 

• Assist in month-end close process - prepare workpapers, journal entries, and draft financial statements for review by the Accounting Manager
• Draft brand billing statements and invoices
• Conduct bi-weekly expense reimbursement processing
• Reconcile key balance sheet accounts
• Support ad hoc management analysis requests
• Work with the Controller, Accounting Team, and other business stakeholders to brainstorm, analyze, and implement process improvements and automation.

Outcomes & Measures of Success:

• Consistent, timely execution and delivery of accounting workflows and related business financial performance reports with thoughtful analysis and insights 
• Contributions to the development and implementation of Accounting & Finance workflows, systems/tools and team development
• Contribution to the development of a team-oriented, high performance culture within the firm
• Successful collaboration with operational peers and team members across the organization

Candidate Requirements
Netsuite experience

Candidate Preferences:

• 2+ years operational accounting experience
• Retail industry experience preferred
• Understanding of GAAP accounting, financial analysis standards and best practices
• Enjoy working in a collaborative work setting
• Communicates clearly in both verbal and written settings
• Highly organized and detail oriented, able to manage and keep records and processes up to date
• High level of comfort working in a fast-moving workplace culture
• Entrepreneurial mindset and self-starting working style

Salary Range Transparency
A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000. All corporate roles are eligible for annual cash bonuses and equity awards based upon performance and other factors. Actual compensation offered will depend on a variety of job-related factors which may include geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.

What We Offer
Leap offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes:

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) 
• Hybrid work culture (NYC and Chicago office locations)
• Flexible time off (paid company holidays, unlimited paid time off, sick leave, parental leave) 
• Access to company perks (commuter benefits, 401K, paid sabbatical, employee discounts at Leap stores, employee referral bonus, telecom reimbursement) 
• Employee Assistance Program

Leap EEO statement
However you identify, whatever your path to get here; Leap celebrates diversity and is committed to maintaining a safe, rewarding and inclusive environment where Leapers thrive individually and as a team. In order to achieve our mission, building the world's largest network of branded retail stores – powered by data, systems and scale; we need to work hard to foster a diverse community to support the brands and customers we serve. These aren't just words, this is who we are. We know that our differences are what make our organization special and are paramount to our culture. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, gender identity are valued.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity! Unfortunately, due to the high volume of inquiries received, we may not be able to respond to all applicants