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- Accounting or Finance degree
- Excel
- Ecommerce, direct to consumer or retail industry
- PeopleSoft
Senior Accountant - Boston, United States - Planet Professional
Description
Senior AccountantDirect hire
Location-
Boston (Channel Center)
WFH-
Hybrid (2 days per week in the office)
Must haves:
Preferred:
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 You'll 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
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