Senior Accountant - E-commerce (Remote)

About the role

A fully remote, full-time Senior Accountant position supporting the end-to-end accounting and month-end close for an assigned portfolio of e-commerce clients. The role takes ownership of specific accounting tasks, supports client deliverables, answers client questions and keeps financial records accurate and up to date. Depending on the engagement, the Senior Accountant may also act as Controller and lead the Staff Accountant.

Key responsibilities

• Support or own the end-to-end month-end close for an assigned portfolio of clients, which may include AP, AR and payroll-related tasks.
• Prepare and support the delivery of client accounting deliverables and respond to client questions and follow-up items.
• Request, organize and follow up on missing documentation from clients.
• Maintain clean, accurate and up-to-date records in accounting applications, including Double.
• Identify and escalate open items, roadblocks and issues to the Controller in advance of deadlines.
• Support internal process improvements and work with the Controller and team to complete client engagements accurately and on schedule.
• Own individual accounting tasks within a client engagement and may act as Controller for an assigned engagement depending on its structure.

Required profile

• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (QBO).
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting, and with transactional accounting.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting methods relevant to e-commerce or CPG businesses.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to keep records accurate and current.
• Ability to manage deadlines, follow up on outstanding items and proactively escalate issues.
• Preferred: experience in CPG and e-commerce accounting.