Job description
WHO ARE WE?
We are the VMS Co-Op, a group of fast growing companies in the Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) space. The VMS Co-Op includes OLLY, SmartyPants and future acquisitions to come!
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting the VMS Co-Op period-end close process by contributing to the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, preparing and passing journal entries, and completing monthly general ledger account reconciliations. This is a full-time, temporary position with a planned duration of 3 months.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare journal entries and account analyses for prepaid and accrued expense schedules
- Maintain documentation and contribute to the development and review of monthly fixed assets schedule
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations including bank reconciliations
- Perform monthly SG&A expenses review actual vs. budgets
- Maintain documentation for tax and assist in processing the monthly & quarterly returns
- Be an integral part of the month-end close and ensure adherence to key deadlines
- Participate in internal and external audit engagements, including remediation of audit issues
- Prepare Unilever intercompany account reconciliation and perform variance analyses
- Prepare monthly financial report and trial balance to Unilever
- Review month-end DTC revenue recognition including preparation of deferred revenue reconciliations and cash reconciliation
- Perform and record revenue transactions, reconciliation of accounts, and preparation of financial statements and reports related to revenue
- Understand and follow revenue accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy across the company
- Assist the Accounting Manager in other projects, as needed
CAPABILITIES + SKILLS REQUIRED
- 3-5 years of accounting experience (primarily in reconciliations + schedule preparation)
- Ability to identify problems, articulate, extract insights and propose solutions
- Ability to simplify financial information and present logical recommendations
- Ability to stay organized and make recommendations on how work should be prioritized
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
- Strong MS Excel skills. Proficiency in Power Point + Word.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred but not required
THE DETAILS
LOCATION: Remote, USA
HOURS: 40 hours per week
DURATION: 3 months
RATE: $45-$55 per hour based on experience
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
