Senior Accountant - The Planet Group

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