Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant / Financial Analyst Company: An 8-figure U.S. e-commerce brand specializing in men’s wallets and travel accessories. Role: Hybrid (approximately 20–25% accounting, 75–80% financial analysis/FP&A, with accounting duties decreasing to 5–10% over time through automation). Key Traits: Hungry, humble, analytical, adaptable, highly coachable. Long-Term Growth: Opportunity to become a key strategic partner to the CFO. Responsibilities: Accounting (20–25%, decreasing over time) • Support month-end close in an accrual (GAAP) environment. • Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments. • Perform balance sheet reconciliations and roll-forward schedules. • Assist with revenue recognition across Shopify, Amazon, and other e-commerce platforms. • Support COGS, inventory analysis, and intercompany reconciliations. • Maintain organized accounting documentation and workpapers. • (Preferred) Assist with U.S. sales tax filings across 47 states. Financial Analysis & FP&A (Primary Focus) • Provide monthly P&L reporting, KPI tracking, and variance analysis. • Build and maintain financial models, rolling forecasts, and dashboards. • Analyze marketing spend, contribution margins, operational performance, and inventory forecasting. • Support cash flow planning and working capital optimization. • Conduct scenario analysis, trend identification, and deep-dive analytics. • Translate raw, unstructured data into insights without step-by-step instructions (critical requirement). Partnership & Growth • Work directly with the CFO daily; minimal interaction with broader company. • Engage in automation opportunities leveraging AI to reduce manual accounting workload. • Participate in selection, testing, and implementation of financial tools and process improvements. Skills and Qualifications: • 3–5+ years experience in accounting, finance, or FP&A (not entry-level). • Strong understanding of accrual/GAAP accounting, including the rationale behind accruals. • Experience with e-commerce business models (Shopify, Amazon, inventory, COGS) preferred. • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling. • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online or similar accounting systems. • Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivot tables, SUMIF, COUNTIF, data aggregation). • Ability to work Eastern Time hours (8 AM–4 PM). • Professional proficiency in English (written and verbal). Additional Skills: • Accrual/GAAP accounting expertise. • Financial modeling. • Forecasting and budgeting. • Excel / Google Sheets (intermediate to advanced) with pivot tables and formulas. • QuickBooks Online or similar ERP. • Data analysis and business intelligence (Power BI is a plus). • U.S. sales tax knowledge (preferred). • Highly analytical; able to work from raw data without predefined processes. • Strong problem-solving skills; independent thinker. • Coachable, eager to learn, and growth-oriented. • Strong attention to detail. • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. • Excellent communication and organizational skills. • Comfortable working directly with senior leadership (CFO). #SolvoGlobal #LI-PROMOTED #LI-Remote