Staff Accountant

Location: Jericho, NY

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

About the Opportunity

At 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc., we're looking for a detail-oriented, analytical, and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team!

This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting professional looking to expand their experience within a dynamic, multi-brand organization. You'll play an important role in supporting our financial close and reporting processes, ensuring accurate financial information, and collaborating with teams across the business.

We're looking for someone who brings a strong accounting foundation, enjoys problem-solving, and is genuinely curious about understanding the why behind financial results. If you're someone who takes ownership of your work, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is eager to continue developing your accounting expertise, we'd love to connect!

What You'll Do

Financial Close & Reporting

• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including a five-business-day month-end close.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, management reports, and supporting financial schedules.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Support internal control procedures and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with external audit requests, including preparing schedules and responding to inquiries.

Process Improvement & Collaboration

• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve reporting accuracy, and increase efficiency.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, automation efforts, and accounting system enhancements.
• Collaborate with Finance, FP&A, and cross-functional business partners to resolve accounting-related questions and support financial reporting.
• Assist with special projects, financial reviews, and ad hoc analysis requests.
• Develop an understanding of accounting processes across the organization while gaining exposure to different areas of corporate accounting.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of professional accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and financial data analysis.
• Experience working with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA certification.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP platforms.
• Experience supporting financial statement preparation, variance analysis, internal controls, or external audits.
• Exposure to accounting process improvements, automation, or financial systems enhancements.

What Will Make You Successful

Beyond technical accounting skills, we're looking for someone who:

• Takes ownership of responsibilities and consistently meets deadlines.
• Is adaptable and comfortable shifting priorities when business needs change.
• Communicates proactively, asks thoughtful questions, and works collaboratively.
• Enjoys investigating discrepancies and understanding the underlying drivers of financial results.
• Demonstrates intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn new accounting processes.
• Brings a continuous improvement mindset and looks for ways to make processes more efficient.

Why Join 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.?

As part of our Corporate Accounting team, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Expand your accounting expertise through exposure to different areas of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Gain cross-functional experience by partnering with Finance, FP&A, and business teams across our family of brands.
• Make a meaningful impact by supporting accurate financial reporting and contributing to process improvements.
• Continue growing professionally within a collaborative team that values learning, accountability, and development.
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment with four days in the Jericho office and one remote day each week.

Work Schedule & Expectations

This position follows a hybrid schedule with four days onsite in Jericho, NY, and one day remote.

Candidates should be comfortable working within structured financial close deadlines, including periods when time-off flexibility may be limited due to month-end, quarter-end, year-end, or other critical business activities.

Ready to take the next step in your accounting career?

We'd love to hear from you! Apply today to explore the opportunity to join the Corporate Accounting team at 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc.

The expected hourly pay range for this position is $28.00 to $31.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.

To support our commitment to being an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive and competitive health, wellness, and additional benefits to eligible full-time team members. Benefit eligibility may vary based on location, average hours worked, and length of service.

Benefits may include*:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance for the associate and eligible dependents
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Mental health resources and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation time (accrued based on hours worked and tenure)
• Paid company holidays
• Employee discount across our family of brands
• Potential eligibility for annual merit-based compensation increases, where applicable

*Exact benefit terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements are governed by official plan documents and applicable law. The Company reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate benefit plans and programs at any time.