General Ledger Accountant

About TESO Group
Founded in 2017 in New York, TESO Group is an Asian-inspired lifestyle retail company bringing premium Asian products and culture to the U.S. market. With brands including TESO LIFE, TESO X, and TESO Mini, we offer a curated mix of beauty, snacks, home goods, and trendy collectibles—delivering quality, value, and a unique shopping experience.

Job Responsibilities

1. General Ledger Accounting & Monthly Close

• Responsible for daily general ledger accounting for assigned entities and accounts, completing Journal Entries, accruals, provisions, amortization, reclassifications, and other standard month-end adjustments in accordance with the monthly close calendar.
• Review transactions against supporting documents, including transaction details, account codes, entities, departments, periods, and amounts, to ensure accounting records are accurate, complete, and compliant with accrual-basis accounting.
• Follow up on outstanding items and unusual variances based on the monthly close checklist and promptly escalate significant or complex issues to Senior General Ledger Accountants / Finance Management.

2. Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Account Management

• Complete monthly reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts, including bank, prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, leases, payroll, intercompany, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain reconciliation supporting schedules and reconcile GL balances to detailed supporting records. Investigate and follow up on long-outstanding items, unusual balances, negative balances, and timing differences.
• Perform accounting in accordance with the company’s Chart of Accounts, account usage guidelines, and standard JE templates; identify and correct misclassifications or inconsistent accounting treatments.

3. Fixed Assets, Lease & Payroll Accounting

• Responsible for or assist with fixed asset additions, capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and CIP detail maintenance, ensuring asset records and supporting documents are complete.
• Responsible for or assist with monthly ASC 842 lease accounting, ROU Asset / Lease Liability reconciliations, and follow-up on rent-related variances.
• Responsible for or assist with payroll / headcount cost accruals, allocations, and payroll-related liability reconciliations, ensuring labor costs are recognized in the correct period and entity.

4. Multi-Entity & Intercompany Accounting

• Responsible for daily accounting of intercompany transactions, due to / due from balances, expense allocations, and other related-party transactions for assigned entities.
• Reconcile intercompany balances with corresponding entities monthly, investigate differences, and prepare necessary adjustments in a timely manner.
• Prepare supporting documentation required for consolidation and eliminations and assist Senior General Ledger Accountants with intercompany cleanup prior to month-end close.

5. Financial Statement & Variance Review

• Assist with monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, and GL detail reviews and provide preliminary analysis of significant fluctuations, unusual balances, and unreasonable or unexpected items.
• Identify missing accruals, duplicate / unusual entries, misclassifications, and other potential issues through review of GL details, reconciliations, and business supporting documentation.
• Promptly gather supporting documentation, identify preliminary root causes, and follow up on corrective actions for issues identified; escalate complex or significant matters in a timely manner.

6. Systems, Processes & Internal Controls

• Use NetSuite / ERP and related financial systems as required to perform daily accounting, month-end close, reconciliations, and record maintenance, and participate in system testing, data migration, and system implementation support.
• Strictly follow internal control requirements related to Journal Entry approvals, reconciliations, period close, supporting documentation, system access, and other financial controls.
• Identify repetitive manual processes, data issues, and process inefficiencies in daily work; provide improvement recommendations to Senior General Ledger Accountants / Finance Management and assist with implementation.

7. Audit, Cross-Functional Collaboration & Work Support

• Support external audits, tax audits, and other special reviews by preparing GL, reconciliation, fixed asset, lease, payroll, and other requested documentation in accordance with PBC requirements and timelines.
• Collaborate with AP, Revenue / Cost, Monki Accounting, FP&A, HR, IT, Operations, and other teams to collect month-end close information and resolve accounting issues within the assigned scope.
• Maintain organized and complete workpapers, supporting documents, and financial records; promptly escalate significant variances, accounting judgments, or control issues and do not independently make decisions beyond authorized responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional Experience: 2–4+ years of experience in accounting, auditing, or finance, with experience in general ledger accounting, month-end close, or balance sheet reconciliations. Experience with multi-entity environments and/or the retail or consumer industry is preferred.
• Knowledge & Skills: Working knowledge of US GAAP, accrual-basis accounting, Journal Entries, month-end close, and Balance Sheet Reconciliations. Familiarity with fixed assets, lease accounting, payroll accounting, and intercompany accounting. Proficiency in Excel; ERP / NetSuite experience preferred.
• Core Competencies: Strong sense of responsibility and ownership, with excellent attention to detail and logical thinking. Strong learning, problem-solving, and execution skills. Ability to independently complete assigned responsibilities within deadlines, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Compensation

• $28 per hour
• Quarterly Performance Bonus: This position is eligible for a quarterly performance-based bonus, subject to the eligibility requirements, performance criteria, and terms of the Company's bonus program.

Benefits

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching - subject to the eligibility requirements
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off

Job Type: Full-Time (On-Site)