We are looking for an analytical and detail-driven AR Accountant to oversee financial activities that directly offset gross this role you will be responsible for the accurate accounting tracking and reporting of sales deductions including customer rebates trade promotions volume discounts slotting fees and product returns. This position will also be responsible for reconciling monthly eCommerce sales within our Amazon environment.
As the AR Accountant you will:
Manage Deductions:
Process validate and record contra revenue transactions ensuring all customer promotions rebates and discounts are accurately captured.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Coordinate with the Sales team while overseeing various third-party marketplace platforms.
Reconciliation E-Commerce Returns:
Perform weekly reconciliations of eCommerce product returns and investigate any material variances.
Cross-Functional Partnership:
Collaborate with Sales Marketing and Accounts Receivable to validate customer deduction claims and resolve disputes efficiently.
E-Commerce Revenue
Transaction Reconciliation:
Reconcile daily and monthly sales refunds discounts and chargebacks between e-commerce storefronts (e.g. Shopify Amazon) and payment processors (e.g. AMEX VISA).
Channel Payout Management:
Process and reconcile settlements from third-party marketplaces (e.g. Amazon) verifying deductions for platform fees referral fees and advertising.
Revenue Accounting & Compliance:
Ensure revenue recognition aligns with U.S. GAAP principles and that all journal entries for deferred revenue and recognized sales are posted accurately during the month-end close.
Process Automation:
Identify opportunities to automate data flow from sales platforms to our ERP system improving reporting efficiency.
Month-End Close Responsibilities
US Entity E-Commerce Refund Reconciliation
Canadian Entity E-Commerce Refund Reconciliation
Amazon US E-Commerce Revenue Recognition
Amazon UK E-Commerce Revenue Recognition
Amazon DE E-Commerce Revenue Recognition
Client EU Revenue Recognition
Client UK Revenue Recognition
Other Ad Hoc Projects
Requirements
The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of 35 years of Revenue Accounting experience including experience with month-end close (i.e. booking journal entries) with at least one year of eCommerce experience.
Strong communication problem-solving and analytical skills are required.
Ability to work independently and adapt to a fast-changing environment.
Proficiency in Excel.
Must have strong attention to detail with an eye for accuracy.
Creative self-disciplined and capable of identifying and completing critical tasks independently and with a sense of urgency.
The ideal candidate for this position will have a minimum of 35 years of Revenue Accounting experience including experience with month-end close (i.e. booking journal entries) with at least one year of eCommerce experience. Strong communication problem-solving and analytical skills are required. Ability to work independently and adapt to a fast-changing environment. Proficiency in Excel. Must have strong attention to detail with an eye for accuracy. Creative self-disciplined and capable of identifying and completing critical tasks independently and with a sense of urgency.