Senior Financial Associate

Updated on 3/27/2023

Locations

Dorchester, Boston, MA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

Communications

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
2+ years' experience in public or private accounting
Organized, self-motivated, and able to succeed in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including experience in translating financial concepts to individuals at all levels
Analytical, problem solving and financial troubleshooting skills
Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards
CPA certification (nice to have, but not required)

Responsibilities

Key player in the month-end close process
Prepare reconciliations of various general ledger accounts
Analyze monthly balance sheet and income statement account fluctuations
Prepare monthly and ad-hoc financial reporting for senior management
Work with external auditors and prepare audit workpapers as requested
Review, recommend and implement best practices regarding accounting policies and procedures
Research emerging accounting and reporting issues to ensure company is in compliance with US GAAP
Work with other members of the financial reporting team and product management to identify ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting and assist in initiatives to implement improvement
Cross-train members of the financial reporting team
Assist in the documentation and compliance with SOX

Senior Accountant (OpEx Accounting)

This position is a hybrid in-office role that works out of our Headquarters in Boston, MA (this role is not a virtual / remote position)

Wayfair’s Finance group is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team! This role will reside on the financial reporting team within the Wayfair Finance Department. This is a fast scaling position and will be able to offer a lot of career progression at a growing public company. This is a dynamic role and offers exposure to many areas of accounting and finance.

The financial reporting team is responsible for the preparation of our financial statements and ensures they are in compliance with GAAP. Members of this team work closely with various other teams and departments to properly report the consolidated balance sheets and income statement to management monthly as well as public filings quarterly and annually.

What You’ll Do:

Key player in the month-end close process
Prepare reconciliations of various general ledger accounts
Analyze monthly balance sheet and income statement account fluctuations
Prepare monthly and ad-hoc financial reporting for senior management
Work with external auditors and prepare audit workpapers as requested
Review, recommend and implement best practices regarding accounting policies and procedures
Research emerging accounting and reporting issues to ensure company is in compliance with US GAAP
Work with other members of the financial reporting team and product management to identify ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting and assist in initiatives to implement improvement
Cross-train members of the financial reporting team
Assist in the documentation and compliance with SOX

What You’ll Need:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
2+ years’ experience in public or private accounting
Organized, self-motivated, and able to succeed in a fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills including experience in translating financial concepts to individuals at all levels.
Analytical, problem solving and financial troubleshooting skills
Ability to quickly learn new systems, processes and procedures and adapt local practices to global standards
CPA certification (nice to have, but not required)

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected]

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About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair is one of the world’s largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we’re reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you’re looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you’ll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.

No matter who you are, Wayfair is a place you can call home. We’re a community of innovators, risk-takers, and trailblazers who celebrate our differences, and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger, smarter, and well-positioned for success. We value and rely on the collective voices of our employees, customers, community, and suppliers to help guide us as we build a better Wayfair – and world – for all. Every voice, every perspective matters. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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5,001-10,000 employees

Website

Online home goods retailer

Company Overview

Wayfair's mission is on a mission to help everyone, anywhere create their feeling of home. Wayfair is an online retailer that offers a wide selection of home furnishings and decor.

Company Core Values

Relentless customer focus
Deliver results with agility
Use good judgement
Build the best team
Collaborate effectively
Respect others
Be an owner
Innovate & improve
Adapt & grow