Senior Accountant, Project-Based

Wayfair - Boston, MA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Boston, MA

Furniture, Home Furnishings, Electronics, and Appliance Retailers

About the position

Wayfair's Finance group is seeking a project-based Senior Accountant to join the dynamic financial reporting team. This role focuses on General Ledger (GL) accounting and offers exposure to various financial reporting, compliance, and analysis tasks. The position is ideal for someone eager to learn and explore different facets of accounting, providing hands-on experience with high-impact financial projects in a rapidly evolving finance organization.

Responsibilities

• Drive the month-end close process, ensuring all financial data is accurate, timely, and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Lead the preparation and critical analysis of reconciliations for various general ledger accounts, maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis on monthly balance sheets and income statements, providing actionable insights to improve financial performance.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly and ad-hoc financial reports for senior management, directly impacting strategic decision-making.
• Lead collaboration with external auditors, preparing detailed audit workpapers and ensuring seamless audit processes.
• Review, recommend, and implement best practices in accounting policies and procedures, driving continuous improvement across the organization.
• Proactively research emerging accounting and reporting issues, ensuring the company's practices are always in compliance with US GAAP.
• Work closely with the financial reporting team and product management on high-impact projects aimed at enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting.
• Lead cross-training initiatives within the financial reporting team, fostering a culture of adaptability and continuous learning.
• Assist in the management and documentation of SOX compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of corporate governance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related analytical field (e.g., Economics, Engineering, Business, Mathematics, Statistics, Science, or Analytics).
• 3+ years of accounting or a related analytical field experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial troubleshooting skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and a collaborative team player.
• Organized and self-motivated, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience in translating financial concepts to individuals at all levels, including both finance and non-finance managers.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Quick learner, adept at mastering new systems, processes, and procedures, and capable of aligning local practices with global standards.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience with SQL or Google BigQuery (GBQ).
• Public accounting experience.