Senior Accountant - Boston, United States - Planet Professional

    Planet Professional
    Planet Professional Boston, United States

    4 weeks 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 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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