Description

The ideal candidate will have substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, forecasting and budgeting, and customer billing. They will be organized and approach each issue with an analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

•         Perform detailed General Ledger account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
•         Manage and execute payroll - Internal and 3P agency
•         Dispute chargebacks with retail partners
•         Conduct variance analysis and provide insightful explanations and discrepancies to help facilitate accurate monthly financial results.
•         Maintain a strong understanding of debits and credits to facilitate accurate financial reporting for management.
•         Analyze and prepare journal entries and accruals monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
•         Prepare monthly income statements and balance sheets.
•         Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and discrepancies.
•         Partner with the Financial Planning & Analysis teams to perform close activities and review/understand key drivers of the results.
•         Assist with the audit process by completing requested schedules and partnering with external auditors
•         Maintain and record accruals for AR accounts.
•         Assist with ad-hoc assignments and special projects.

Requirements

Qualification

•         Strong background in general ledger, reconciliations, variance analysis and a solid understanding of debits and credits.
•         Results orientated, flexible, resourceful, and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple deliverables.
•         Strong analytical and detail-oriented background
•         Strong verbal and written communication skills
•         Must be capable of working at a detailed level in a hands-on environment.
•         Strong time-management skills, and ability to adhere to tight deadlines
•         Experienced in managing and driving improvements and change within an accounting/finance function.
•         Strong ability to work as a team and independently (when required).
•         Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel 3-5 years of experience - Previous experience in public accounting is highly preferred, ideally a mix of Public/Private
•         Experience in either Retail, Manufacturing or Consumer Packaged Goods a plus
•         Hunger for learning and a strong desire to advance in your accounting career.