Staff Accountant

SharkNinja•Needham, MA

About The Position

The position of Staff Accountant will help in a variety of functions within SharkNinja. This will include preparing journal entries, summarizing results, general ledger analysis, and completing account reconciliations. This role will be focused on cost of goods sold, inventory accounting, and the oversight of inventory-related operating expenses. This person will be responsible for maintaining and developing strong accounting processes and internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP. This is a great opportunity to join a public, fast-paced business. The position will provide the opportunity to learn how high growth business models operate, all while obtaining substantial guidance, feedback, and mentoring from a Finance team with private and public accounting experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required, CPA preferred but not required
1+ year of public or industry-specific accounting experience
Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Detail-oriented with proven analytical and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Proactive approach to problem solving
High degree of business acumen and emotional intelligence
Team player with ability to effectively and efficiently work cross-functionally

Responsibilities

Prepare general ledger entries, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely reconciliation of accounts in accordance with company policies and GAAP
Proactively evaluate, enhance, and drive process improvement initiatives across accounting workflows to increase efficiency, scalability, and adherence to best practices
Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners to investigate and resolve transactional discrepancies in a timely manner
Serve as a liaison between Finance and cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment on financial matters
Support internal and external audit processes, including preparation of audit schedules, documentation, and timely resolution of audit inquiries
Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data
Support and maintain strong internal control policies and procedures
Support warehouse audits onsite across various locations in the U.S.
Assist in inventory control procedures
Provide accounting support to other business units for special projects/ad-hoc reporting and analysis, as necessary