At Blue Nile, we believe that love deserves better.  We are passionately driven to reimagine the fine jewelry experiences and disrupt the jewelry industry.  From engagements to anniversaries, from welcoming a new child to the family to celebrating a promotion, from holidays to birthdays, at Blue Nile we celebrate all stories of love. 

We bring a modern approach to life’s most important traditions because our customers deserve better.  They deserve an exceptional experience.  One that leaves them feeling happy and confident that they’ve found the perfect piece for their love.

We live by our values – As One Team we work together to win.  We are Customer Obsessed, passionately and transparently helping our customers to find their perfect piece.  We act with Speed and Quality with attention to every detail and are Driven to Disrupt; our curiosity, creativity and willingness to test and learn drives our business.

Blue Nile is looking for a passionate and talented Staff Accountant to be a key contributor to our Finance Organization. Specific responsibilities will include month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and ad hoc special projects and analysis.

This position will also assist in the Financial Reporting team with internal control testing, statutory audits and preparation of monthly financial statements and schedules. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented self –starter who possesses exceptional organization, multi-tasking and communication skills. This position supports many functions within the Finance team and will also serve as a backup and be cross trained in other operational accounting and financial reporting tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Month-end close procedures preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of assigned general ledger accounts, and preparation of internal analyses and reports.
• Accounting and reconciliation of the following accounts:

• • Prepaids & operational expenses
  • Other current assets
  • AP Trade and accrued liabilities
• Assist in the preparation of internal monthly financial reporting packet
• Assist in the testing and documentation of compliance with internal controls over financial reporting
• Assist in the coordination of financial statement audits
• Serve as a backup for various accounting responsibilities, including but not limited to:
  • Fixed Assets
  • Processing new vendor paperwork and maintain the chart of accounts
  • Investment in subs
• Preparation of requested audit documentation and analyses to support the independent auditors’ annual audits
• Other projects and initiatives as needed

Qualifications: 

• BA or BS in Accounting
• Minimum of one year accounting experience
• Knowledge of general accounting, financial reporting and GAAP concepts
• Ability to plan, prioritize and complete projects within deadlines
• Ability to write and communicate effectively
• Ability to interact professionally across all departments and functionalities within the organization
• Strong Excel skills

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Healthcare Coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Competitive Salaries
• Transportation Allowance
• Employee Discount
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Fitness Center Discount