Staff Accountant

Who We Are

Go! Retail Group, based in Austin, Texas, is a national specialty retailer and the parent company of several iconic retail brands, including Go! Toys, Toys“R”Us, Babies“R”Us, Disney Store Limited- Time Shops, Attic Salt, Wonder World, Calendars.com, LANG and other global brands.

We are the world’s largest operator of holiday pop-up stores, operating hundreds of locations in malls, outlets, shopping centers, and lifestyle centers throughout the United States.

Our Values:  
We are a family-owned business and believe in operating responsibly and with heart. Our values are the foundation to our business.

• Innovate and collaborate: We never want to stop dreaming and bringing ideas to life as a team.
• Integrity and transparency: How we show up in everything we do matters to us.
• Community: We take pride in being a supportive and flexible employer, building deep relationships with our partners, and have      a positive impact on our diverse communities and ecosystems.
• Fun: At the core, Go! Retail Group is about bringing joy to our customers. The process to get there should be fun and      challenging.

Who you are:  

• Focused and dedicated to complete accounting assignment
• Must love toys, games, children, kids at heart, and having fun
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial/start-up environment and be a self-starter
• Enjoy collaborating with many different people and teams
• Welcome challenges and change
• Enjoy working in a fast pace environment

Additionally:
The role is based at our office in Austin, TX and reports to the Accounting Manager plus will work with a collaborative team of professionals. Candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail, have excellent organizational skills, strong accounts receivable and journal entry experience and be a great communicator, both written and verbal.

Overview: 

This position will focus on a multitude of accounting related items. Including, responsible for account entries, payments and finances for the company. Handling and recording internal financial transactions.

Essential Functions: 

• Process sales tax filings for states accurately and timely
• Apply for new sales tax accounts for new stores as needed
• Renew state licenses yearly
• Reconcile corporate bank statements monthly
• Reconcile employee store bank accounts monthly
• File Census Bureau reports and other governmental reports
• Record monthly journal entries
• Assist with tracking of operator security deposits and fixture fees
• Analyze current procedures and recommend changes to develop and implement best practice accounting procedures
• Assist the accounting leadership with audits and other accounting functions
• Reconciling accounts with the general ledger
• Prepare special financial reports as requested by management by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information      and trends 
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred or cumulative relevant experience
• 2-3 years’ experience in an Accountant role
• Must have experienced in accounts receivable and journal entry
• Multi-company GL experience preferred
• Attention to detail and organization skills a must
• Ability and willingness to keep and maintain confidentiality
• Strong communication skills 
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced and high stress environment
• Advanced computer skills including, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Retail accounting experience is a plus
• Team player, self-starter, and professional
• Ability to work overtime during seasonal months 
• Strong excel and MS products 

Benefits and perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vison, Life Insurance, Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A generous employee discount to our retail stores 
• Bonus opportunities
• Very relaxed dress code
• Strong 401K Match 
• Generous PTO program
• Paid maternity leave
• Birthday Day Off 
• Other fun perks
• Great working environment and team
• Open door environment
• Family atmosphere 
• Good place to work and plan your career
• Company fun events
• Service Award recognitions

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities, and qualification may vary based on assignment or group. 

Go! Retail Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, gender, age, national origin, religion, marital status, veteran status, or sexual orientation. 

Qualifications/Basic Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred or cumulative relevant experience
• 2-3 years’ experience in an Accountant role
• Must have experienced in accounts receivable and journal entry
• Multi-company GL experience preferred
• Attention to detail and organization skills a must
• Ability and willingness to keep and maintain confidentiality
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced and high stress environment
• Advanced computer skills including, Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Retail accounting experience is a plus
• Team player, self-starter, and professional
• Ability to work overtime during seasonal months
• Strong excel and MS products