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 our dynamic financial reporting team. This role focuses on General Ledger (GL) accounting and offers exposure to a broad range of 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.