Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Sr. Financial Analyst will play an integral part in our sustainable growth through building a scalable infrastructure with strong internal controls. A strong grasp of accounting fundamentals, demonstrated critical thinking skills and the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations are a must. This is an opportunity to work within a company that cares deeply about how it affects individuals and its community. The ideal candidate will be:

• Confident & humble. You’re comfortable acknowledging what you don’t know, give others the benefit of the doubt, and are excited about demonstrating your natural strengths.
• Passionate about what you do. You’re excited about joining Uncommon Goods, eager to contribute and learn, ask a lot of questions, and execute improvements. You have a track record for exceeding expectations and striving for excellence.
• Thorough & accurate. You don’t consider the work complete until you have all the information needed. You prioritize attention to detail in all projects. “Do it once & do it right” is our motto!
• Highly organized. You’re able to manage several priorities and work with efficiency without sacrificing quality.
• A critical problem solver. We don’t stop when we hit a speed bump. Rather, we enjoy figuring out the best path forward and collaborating with additional teams as needed. You anticipate consequences and future needs and plan accordingly.
• Positive. You approach your responsibilities with a curious mentality. You view every day and every task as a learning opportunity. Challenges are opportunities to showcase your skills.

REPORTS TO

The Sr. Financial Analyst will report to the Head of Finance.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• This role is responsible for account analysis and reconciliation, financial statement preparation, audit and tax filing preparation, and regulatory reporting. You will:
• Support the monthly close process to issue timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Own and manage all accounting activities related to royalty, inbound and outbound shipping, packing material, marketing, technology, and all employee related expenses
• Analyze the areas of responsibility, including comparison to prior year and budget, and present to Head of Finance and the senior management team
• Review cash investment activities and record monthly entries for investment gain or loss
• Review monthly departmental reports and distribute to managers for final review
• Reconcile bank accounts, prepaid expense, fixed asset, accumulated depreciation, accrued expense, and other receivable accounts
• Complete monthly/quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations; support our external CPA firm on year-end annual financial review and annual income tax filing
• Manage non-merchandise invoices and process payment, ensure proper GL and department coding, resolve issues on a timely manner
• Manage company’s credit card program to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Manage company’s sales tax filing with our third party service provider, TaxJar, to ensure filing is completed accurately and on time, and payments are made on time
• Record payroll GL entries and ensure accuracy; help manage Employee equity-based compensation program

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is preferred
• At least 4 years of work experience in accounting, FP&A, or financial auditing a must.
• Highly accountable and responsible, a strong sense of ownership
• Strong Excel experience is crucial
• Works well with limited direct supervision, seeking guidance when needed
• Ability to protect organization’s values by maintaining confidentiality
• Experience with a mid-size company cloud-based accounting system: NetSuite is preferred; Oracle, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Dynamics, etc. are helpful
• Due to COVID, this position will be partially remote and partially on-site in Brooklyn until on or about September 2021. We are only accepting applicants located in the Tri State area.

COMPANY PERKS

• The benefits package includes subsidized medical/dental insurance premiums, generous PTO, paid family leave, and 401(k) with company match.
• Casual work atmosphere, fun company events. (Thanks to our team’s creativity, we’ve devised ways to feel connected remotely, too, and it’s still fun.)
• 40% discount on our products.
• Professional development/educational reimbursement.
• Public transportation and Citi Bike subsidies.
• Safe working environment. Many of our COVID-19 protocols exceed NYC and NYS safety standards. Those who can are working remotely. In our office and warehouse, COVID-19 testing is required of all new hires and monthly for all on-site team members; PPE, including masks and gloves, is required for; and workspaces provide recommended social distancing.

How to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter addressed to "Uncommon Goods Head of Finance"

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time.

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