Accounting Clerk II

Impassioned…Emboldened…Infinitely Curious: The Bradford Group family of brands is a world leader in new product development. We have been selling joy for over 50 years! Our global organization consists of business divisions ranging from jewelry, apparel, collectible coins, home decor to holiday and so much more. We concept, create, design and market our creative products directly to our customers, and leverage licenses with the biggest names in entertainment and sports to bring unique and curated products to our customers across the globe.

We’re currently seeking an Accounting Clerk II who will be responsible for reviewing and auditing accounts and distributing charges and credits.  Preparing journal entries for financial transactions such as taxes, insurance and depreciation.  Auditing disbursement vouchers or other accounting documents.  Completes reconciliations and investigates/resolves unusual items. 

How you will contribute:

• Responsible for detail reporting service area of accounting (postage, intercompanies, inventory transactions).
• Overseeing day-to-day transactions, verifying accuracy and general ledger posting, identifying, correcting discrepancies and handling bank reconciliations.
• Other miscellaneous/administrative duties including department support functions such as filing, mail sorting and distribution, report distribution, etc.

What you will bring and skills that excite us:

• High school degree.
• 2 or more of years experience.
• Familiar with standard Company accounting concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with proficiency in Excel.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be organized and have good attention to detail.

Bradford at a glance:

• Our scale: We have over 250 employees based out of our global headquarters right outside of Chicago, we have marketing operations in over 10 countries worldwide, and have over 32 million customers served.
• Compensation and benefits: We offer a competitive compensation plan and great benefits, with some benefits starting from day 1!
• We own the company: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which allows you to not only derive the benefits of working as an employee at The Bradford Group, but also gain the benefits of being an owner.
• Professional Development: There is always room to learn! We offer a Professional Development Program, a Mentor Program, and LinkedIn Learning to our teams as well as additional hands-on training and development. Our teams utilize a continuous performance management and development structure for feedback. We meet quarterly to focus on the future!
• Our values: Honesty. Innovation. Respect. Teamwork. Giving back. These are just some of the core values that drive our team members. Our team strives to build a culture of continuous feedback where anyone can share and create our “next big idea,” among diverse and inclusive teams.
• Flexibility and wellness: Whether it’s offering hybrid environment (onsite/remote) for our corporate staff, to a generous, front-loaded PTO and holiday package to all staff and corporate wellness initiatives such as health fairs and an onsite fitness center, we are committed to our team members well-being. New hires start with 16 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays per year.
• Perks and more: We have a Business Casual Work Environment, Health and Dental Insurance, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Toastmaster’s memberships, a Peer Recognition Program, Product Discounts and more!

Compensation: 

• $22.00 - $27.00

The Bradford Exchange is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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