Temporary Senior Accountant

Accountabilities: Manage direct-to-consumer revenue accounting through Shopify, including sales, refunds, chargebacks, gift cards, shipping revenue, and deferred revenue in accordance with US GAAP. Reconcile Shopify transactions with payment processors, bank deposits, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) records to ensure accurate cash receipts and clearing account balances. Support revenue recognition for Amazon Cold Ship transactions and reconcile Amazon Vendor Central sales and shipment data with fulfillment records. Prepare weekly consolidated sales invoices and investigate discrepancies involving shipments, pricing, quantities, and transaction records. Prepare monthly cost of goods sold (COGS) accruals, analyze variances against actual costs, and record appropriate accounting adjustments. Support the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and resolving outstanding accounting discrepancies. Assist with payroll reporting setup in Paylocity, general ledger account mapping, and payroll tax registrations for new states. Analyze large volumes of transactional data to identify inconsistencies, investigate variances, and maintain reliable financial records. Collaborate with internal teams to resolve accounting issues, improve reconciliation processes, and strengthen the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations. Maintain organized accounting documentation and ensure revenue, accruals, and reconciliations are completed accurately and within established deadlines. Requirements: A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. At least 4 years of professional accounting experience, including month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations. Strong knowledge of US GAAP, revenue recognition principles, and accrual accounting. Advanced Excel skills and the ability to analyze, reconcile, and interpret large transactional datasets. Experience investigating discrepancies across financial systems and reconciling revenue, payment transactions, and fulfillment records. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to financial accuracy. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and take ownership of accounting tasks in a remote environment. A proactive, resourceful approach and the ability to quickly understand existing processes and contribute with minimal ramp-up time. Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly when coordinating with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues. Experience with Shopify, Amazon Vendor Central, e-commerce accounting, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) businesses is preferred. Familiarity with Paylocity, payroll reporting, general ledger mapping, or multistate payroll tax registration is an advantage. Authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship. Benefits: Competitive hourly compensation ranging from $56 to $62 per hour . Fully remote work arrangement within the United States. Full-time schedule of approximately 40 hours per week . Temporary assignment lasting approximately 3–6 months . Hands-on experience across e-commerce revenue accounting, payment reconciliation, cost accounting, and month-end close. Opportunities to apply and strengthen expertise in Shopify, Amazon Vendor Central, and multichannel financial operations. Cross-functional collaboration and the opportunity to contribute directly to accounting accuracy and process improvement.