Staff Accountant

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). 4 days in office/ 1 day WFH

Wayfair’s Finance group is looking to add a Staff Accountant to their 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 accounting team is responsible for the financial statement close process. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Reconcile, analyze and track assigned general ledger accounts on a timely basis and resolve any resulting discrepancies
• Work with external auditors and prepare audit work papers and support as requested
• Prepare and book journal entries for various expense accounts and accruals
• Work with members of the accounting team to identify ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of financial reporting and assist in initiatives to implement improvements
• Contribute to month-end close, quarterly review and annual audit processes, including documentation and compliance with SOX
• Perform special projects as needed

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Organized and self-motivated
• Possess solid analytical, problem solving and financial troubleshooting skills
• Able to quickly learn new systems, processes, procedures and adapt local practices to global standards
• A proactive, detail oriented team player
• Able to multi-task and succeed in a high energy and fast paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel