Senior Accountant

Gorilla Commerce•Norwalk, CT

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

Gorilla Commerce is seeking a detail-obsessed Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role is a great fit for an accounting professional earlier in their career who thrives in the details — owning reconciliations, digging into data, and delivering clean, accurate financials as part of a collaborative Finance team. This role is heavily data-focused with a focus on our month-end close process, Inventory/ COGS reconciliation, marketplace and retail revenue reconciliations, and deliver financial insights that support data-driven decision-making across the business. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to deepen their technical accounting expertise while working in a fast-paced, high-growth e-commerce environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
2–3 years of hands-on accounting experience required; CPA candidate or public accounting background a plus; e-commerce or retail experience a plus
Strong understanding of US GAAP and ability to interpret and apply accounting guidance
Experience with inventory and/or revenue recognition preferred
Must have NetSuite Experience
Leverage tools such as Power BI and AI models to streamline processes and drive efficiency.
Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, etc.)
Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment — highly organized, proactive, and able to manage competing deadlines while collaborating closely with teammates
Data-curious mindset with a knack for spotting patterns, outliers, and resolving discrepancies in complex datasets
Comfortable translating data findings into clear, concise communication for non-finance stakeholders

Nice To Haves

CPA candidate or public accounting background a plus
e-commerce or retail experience a plus
Experience with inventory and/or revenue recognition preferred

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end reconciliations for inventory, COGS, and marketplace and retail revenue — resolving variances, tracing discrepancies to root cause, and maintaining clear, audit-ready documentation
Work with raw data exports from marketplace and inventory systems — cleaning, transforming, and analyzing large files in Excel to validate COGS accuracy, identify cost trends, and surface discrepancies
Serve as a data liaison between Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of inputs that flow into revenue and inventory reporting
Assist with month-end close process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives
Identify and drive process improvements, including automation of repetitive Excel workflows and reporting
Build ad-hoc data analyses and financial models for senior leadership
Support external audits by preparing reconciliation schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries
Perform general ledger entries and bookkeeping in NetSuite, maintaining data integrity across accounts

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, including a free medical option.
401(k) with Company Match: Supporting your long-term financial wellness.
Generous PTO, holidays, and “Birthday Your Way” – take a day off during your birthday month.
Paid time off for new parents.
Mental health resources, free gym in our Norwalk office, and Employee Assistance Programs.
Hybrid schedule with three in-office days (Monday–Wednesday).
Remote Flex Weeks: Two fully remote weeks per year—one in July and the second is the week between Christmas and New Year.
Professional development encouraged and opportunities provided annually.
Commuter assistance, pet-friendly office, and wellness programs.
Free snacks, coffee, and team events to keep our community strong.