Senior Accountant - Boston, United States - Planet Professional

    Planet Professional
    Planet Professional Boston, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description

    Senior Accountant

    Direct hire

    Location- Boston (Channel Center)

    WFH- Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)

    Must haves:

    -Accounting or Finance degree

    -4+ years of GL / month end experience

    -Excel

    Preferred:

    -Ecommerce, direct-to-consumer or retail industry

    -PeopleSoft

    Job Description:

    The Senior Accountant is responsible for ensuring monthly financial entries are complete, accurate, and in compliance with GAAP. We are seeking an inquisitive, self-directed, organized, and energetic accounting professional to join our team

    What Youll Do:

    • Own the monthly close process with specific areas of focus including Revenue Recognition, Inventory, Fulfillment, Accounts Receivable and detailed account reconciliations in accordance with GAAP
    • Prepare journal entries, analysis and reconciliations of P&L and Balance Sheet accounts
    • Perform variance analysis of actual vs budget/forecast by department and investigate unusual variances
    • Oversee collection efforts and partner with merchandising and marketing teams to establish consistent information flow
    • Identify process improvement opportunities to increase accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of month end close
    • Interact cross functionally with key business leaders to gather all relevant financial data to ensure timely and accurate monthly reporting
    • Contribute to department and company on special projects specifically through automation and efficiency efforts and technology implementations

    About You:

    • 4+ years experience performing accounting for a mid-sized company. Retail/ecommerce a plus
    • Knowledge of major accounting software packages for general ledger accounting and reporting. PeopleSoft and Planful experience a plus.
    • Strong analytical skills. Advanced Excel preferred.
    • Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
    • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and departments to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results
    • Able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
    • CPA and/or MSA a plus