AMAZON SELLER STAFF ACCOUNTANT

The Amazon Seller Staff Accountant is responsible for managing the company’s Amazon billing reports, intercompany billing reports, accounts payable processes, including invoice input and generation of disbursements, accounts receivable processes, as well as other assigned general accounting responsibilities. The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness is critical.RESPONSIBILITIESHandle Amazon business accounting on Seller Central and Vendor Central, including:Gathering information for monthly advertising spend and ensure accurate allocation across brandsGenerate Monthly Billing Reports by brand, review and get signoff from key stakeholders, submit to brands and ensure timely paymentManage Inventory Counts and Profit Margin per SKUInter-company billing reconciliationIdentify billing errors/discrepancies, payment periods – when payments should be coming in from Amazon/Walmart/Shopify/other sales channels and reconcile with billing reports to ensure accuracyManage financial communication process between ExKaliber and other portfolio companies (Enesco, NECA, Rubies)Reviewing past/ present invoices from Amazon to ensure no overcharges on FBA feesCreate Cases for Amazon overcharges and reconciliation discrepanciesFiling cases for missing inventoryRecord receipt of inventory and outbound movement; maintain inventory balance sheet at SKU levelManage returns management accountingManage reimbursement for damagesAccounts Payable:Generation of Purchase OrdersKeeping track of all payments and expenditures, including purchase orders, invoices, statements, etc.Invoice tracking, verifying payments due and payment scheduling (submitting vendor invoices to parent company accounting department)Interfacing with all vendors regarding finance / billing inquiriesOwn and manage Accounts Receivable Process (invoice and report generation, collecting aging invoices)Preparing analyses of accounts and producing monthly reportsReconciling processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances with proper book keepingEnsure proper documentation is in place and organized for financial transactions and audit preparednessMaintain confidentiality with sensitive information on behalf of companyReconcile accounts and auditFlexibility to perform other duties as required, related to assisting the accounting department and other management teamsKey member of the audit process, including preparation of materials for the financial statement audit and coordination with external audit teamSKILLS & EXPERIENCEBachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline3+ years of relevant experience, preferably in ecommerce or in an inventory-based consumer products company; understand COGS, or has exposure to itMUST HAVE: Experience with Amazon seller business accounting Seller Central and Vendor Central)MUST HAVE: Strong Accounting Skills, with Inventory Management experienceMUST HAVE:Expertise in Excel – intermediate to advanced levelMUST HAVE: Experience with QuickBooks Online or comparable systemOutstanding attention to detail and the ability to deliver timely, accurate results in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.Comfortable with creating and documenting new business processes and accounting policies from scratchAn analytical thinker who can quickly understand information and needs across a variety of products, and disciplinesAssume significant responsibility around month-end closing activities, including reconciliation preparation for various accounts/processes and journal entries.Lead on handling requests and questions from external auditorsIndividual of high integrity and work ethics, self-starter, hands-on doer, collaborative, excellent communicator, and upbeat work style preferredAbility to manage and prioritize multiple projects and responsibilities in a fast-paced environmentPLEASE NOTE: WORK HOURS WILL BE IN PACIFIC STANDARD TIME (8-9AM PST START TIME)Experience: 2 - 5 yearsOriginally posted on Himalayas