Staff Accountant

About AKIRA

AKIRA is a fast-growing women's fashion brand with 30+ retail stores nationwide and a thriving eCommerce business. Our brand is bold, our pace is fast, and our people are everything. We believe in ownership, accountability, and delivering standout customer service.

Chicago, IL (On-site)

Full-Time

The Staff Accountant at AKIRA plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records with a strong focus on cash management, balance sheet reconciliations, and month-end close execution. This position supports day-to-day accounting operations across retail stores and e-commerce, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This role requires strong attention to detail, ownership of reconciliations, and the ability to work cross-functionally to resolve discrepancies efficiently.

• Own daily, weekly, and monthly cash reconciliations for all store and e-commerce channels
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card settlements, cash clearing, and gift cards
• Investigate and resolve cash variances in coordination with store operations and treasury
• Monitor cash activity and ensure proper classification and timing of receipts and disbursements

• Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations with clear support and documentation
• Ensure timely identification, investigation, and resolution of reconciling items
• Maintain reconciliation schedules in accordance with internal controls and audit standards
• Partner with Accounting Manager to improve reconciliation processes and documentation quality

• Assist in month-end close activities
• Prepare journal entries for cash and banking activity, accruals and prepaid expenses, intercompany transactions
• Support accuracy of general ledger activity across multiple entities
• Ensure transactions are recorded in compliance with GAAP and company policies

• Support internal controls related to cash and balance sheet accounts
• Assist with external audits by providing requested schedules and documentation
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

• Work within Net Suite and related systems to ensure accurate transaction flow
• Participate in accounting system enhancements and automation initiatives
• Continuously improve documentation, reconciliation templates, and close checklists

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in retail, e-commerce, or multi-location environments
• Strong experience with cash reconciliations and balance sheet ownership
• Working knowledge of Net Suite or similar ERP systems preferred
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Salary range: $65,000–$75,000 based on experience
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• 401(k), FSA/HSA, transit benefits
• Generous employee discount