AKIRA Senior Staff Accountant 

In 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 30+ stores, as well as a thriving eCommerce business (shopAKIRA.com.) AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand. 

AKIRA’s culture has one very large, distinct difference from other fast-fashion competitors:  Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer’s needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company. 

Overview

AKIRA is looking for a Senior Staff Accountant to assist in the preparation of the company financials, handle day-to-day accounting duties, compile reports, and to partner with others for various projects related to the accounting function. This is a growing company with organic opportunities for growth.

Essential Functions:

• Records transactions into our financial system based on established GAAP-compliant standards
• Account reconciliations - daily and monthly
• Assist with Treasury management
• Month end journal entries
• Participate in special projects as needed
• Process improvements, including documentation
• Collaborate with finance team and outside departments
• Assist with preparation for audit

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 1-2 years minimum accounting work experience
• Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills
• CPA would be a plus, or aspiration to work towards getting CPA
• Knowledge of QuickBooks or other accounting software

Ideal Candidate Has: 

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Willingness to learn and expand knowledge
• Excellent organization skills
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, with a very positive attitude
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be excited and willing to work in-office, in a loud, casual, friendly, COVID-cautious environment

Benefits:

AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, FSA/HSA, 401(k), and employee discount. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Most importantly, what has propelled AKIRA’s growth and success over the years has been the dynamic culture within the company - if you’re filled with passion, have a strong desire to get things done, and if you want to go to a place where you know your work matters and where you can implement your ideas and decisions, then AKIRA just might be the place for you.