Accounting Specialist

About KREWE

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of our hometown, New Orleans - and now proudly headquartered in both New Orleans and New York City. Since our launch in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand celebrated for its distinctive, handcrafted sun and optical frames that reflect a deep commitment to quality, individuality, and design.

In 2022, we opened the doors to our NYC headquarters in the heart of the Meatpacking District, building a second home for the brand that brings New Orleans' culture, creativity, and energy to one of the world's most iconic design capitals. Our presence now spans brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and a thriving e-commerce platform - alongside distribution through premier independents and top national retailers. Celebrated for our unique approach to design, KREWE has cultivated a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and influential tastemakers.

As we continue to expand, we're looking for passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our talented team. At KREWE our work is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven. Our people are high-performing and ambitious - not just about hitting goals, but about building something that's original, culturally rooted and globally resonant. Every team member at KREWE has the opportunity to own their role and make a lasting impact. If this sounds like the right environment for you we invite you to apply below.

The Accounting Specialist role is primarily responsible for transactional data in the subledgers of AR / AP and is central to the success of the accounting department while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures. Along with in-depth experience in customer and vendor account reconciliation, the ideal candidate excels in organization and communication. ERP experience is essential, as the integration of various accounting platforms is necessary to ensure the accuracy of financial data and to support the organization's business objectives. The successful candidate will possess a minimum of 3 years' accounting experience, is highly skilled and meticulous with extensive customer management experience.

Based at our New Orleans Headquarters, this role reports to the Controller.

Key Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions such as sales, deposits, expenses, and payments.
• Build relationships with customers and sales colleagues to successfully service customer accounts : send invoices, manage outstanding balances, and follow up on overdue payments.
• Perform daily deposit reconciliation and work with the Controller on automations for efficiency in daily reconciliation of data.
• Master the collections process : work with customers to address concerns and achieve adherence to payment terms; track payment plans, maintain detailed records of collection attempts and provide account status updates to Controller. Keep the Wholesale team and the Controller apprised of accounts in negative status.
• Accurate and timely entry of vendor invoices, verify accuracy with 3-way match, adherence to contract and obtain appropriate approvals prior to entry.
• Reconcile vendor statements & partner with accountants in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes including necessary expense accruals.
• Provide concise communication to colleagues and vendors regarding company policies and procedures : new vendor review & documentation, payment terms, approval authorities and budget adherence.
• Prepare a weekly schedule of vendor payments, book payments and perform data imports from high volume vendors.
• Assist accounting team with special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis as required.

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Benefits and Perks :

Diversity and Inclusion :

KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.