Staff Accountant

About the Team

Responsible for overseeing the accounting and cash management operations for GOAT Group, the Accounting team is essential to each department and their respective business goals. The team collaborates with stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure the financial health of the company through accurate and timely reporting, advising on business decisions, and ensuring payments to all parties arrive on time. In this critical role, you will join a group of strategic, detailed-oriented thinkers that thrive in a fast-paced environment while working cross-functionally to ensure the success of the company.

GOAT is a fast-paced company seeking an experienced, highly detailed Staff Accountant with excellent communication and strong analytical skills to work closely with the Manager of Accounting and Associate Director of Accounting on all strategic and day-to-day accounting processes. 

The Staff Accountant is responsible for a multitude of accounting duties including monthly closing of the books, upkeep of the general ledger, reconciliations and support of budget and forecast activities.

In this role, you will: 

• Work with the Accounting Manager to perform month, quarter and year-end close in compliance with US GAAP
• Assist with implementing corporate accounting policies and procedures
• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and account analyses
• Participate in the preparation and process of the annual audit
• Participate in implementation of processes improvement initiatives throughout all areas of the accounting function
• Play an integral role in the continued development, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the company’s financial accounting systems
• Assist with the accounts payable processing of receiving invoices, properly classifying expenses, remitting payments to vendors, maintaining and organizing AP files

We are looking for: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or accounting; CPA preferred
• 1-3 years accounting experience; Public Accounting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP including experience in the preparation of financial statements
• Exposure to Netsuite a plus
• Experience with Expensify, Tipalti or similar expense platforms a plus
• A quick learner, a self-starter, able to work independently, and you're willing (and able) to handle the pressures of an increasing level of responsibility
• Excellent communication, written, and oral skills
• Must show accountability, be a team player and operate with a sense of urgency
• Demonstrate the highest level of personal ethics and professional integrity

The hiring range for this position is below, plus benefits (401K, paid time off, dental, medical, vision, disability, life insurance options). To determine starting pay within the hiring range, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, role/level, a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. You may reach out to a recruiter for additional information.

Hiring Range:$76,000—$95,000 USD

GOAT Group represents the leading platforms for authentic sneakers, apparel and accessories. Operating four distinct brands–GOAT, Flight Club, Grailed and alias–GOAT Group has a global community of more than 60 million members across 170 countries.

GOAT is the global platform for the greatest products from the past, present and future. Since its founding in 2015, GOAT has become one of the leading and most trusted sneaker platforms in the world, and has expanded to offer apparel and accessories from select emerging, contemporary and iconic brands. Through its unique positioning between the primary and resale markets, the company offers styles across various time periods on its digital platforms and in its retail locations, while delivering products to over 60 million members across 170 countries.

Established in New York City over 15 years ago, Flight Club revolutionized sneaker retail as the original consignment store for rare shoes. Carrying the rarest exclusives and collectible sneakers, Flight Club has evolved from a one-stop sneaker destination, to a cultural hub for sneaker enthusiasts and novices alike. With three brick-and-mortar locations in New York Ci