Job Overview:

Our client is seeking an organized, detail-oriented full-time E-Commerce Inventory & Staff Accountant (US GAAP) to oversee key financial operations, expense coding, and month-end closing procedures. In this role, you will manage multiple bank accounts, maintain sales tax compliance across various jurisdictions and e-commerce platforms, and ensure financial precision using US GAAP standards. Working closely with the Controller and inventory systems, the ideal candidate brings strong expertise in inventory/COGS accounting, software mapping (QuickBooks, A2X, Finale, Ramp), and leveraging AI tools to optimize daily workflows.

Schedule:

Monday–Thursday and Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Central Time with a 1-hour unpaid break (40 hours per week) 

Responsibilities:

• Data Entry & Expense Management: Upload and code all receipts to proper expense accounts/classes, attend monthly budget meetings, manage Ramp bill pay workflows, and process employee reimbursements.
• Payroll & Revenue Accounting: Record and reconcile all payroll components (wages, benefits, taxes) and maintain A2X mapping to ensure accurate e-commerce revenue streams.
• Sales Tax Compliance: Oversee federal, state, local, and international sales tax compliance, collaborate with external accounting firms for timely return filings, update Shopify product tax codes with Marketing, and handle tax-exempt orders.
• Month-End Close: Prepare EOM adjusting entries, reconcile all bank, credit card, and Shopify/payment gateway clearing accounts, maintain QBO fixed assets and depreciation schedules, and assist the Controller in closing books by the 7th of each month.
• COGS & Inventory Management: Maintain inventory financial data within Finale, upload purchase orders/freight/duty charges, reconcile EOM warehouse variances with Production, pay freight invoices, and calculate accurate landed costs for every SKU using weighted-average costing.
• System Optimization: Leverage AI tools and modern software integrations to streamline processes and maintain high data accuracy across financial systems.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of professional experience in accounting or a similar financial role.
• Formal education in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, general ledger maintenance, and sales tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience with inventory accounting and COGS, specifically using the weighted-cost-average method.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting platforms like QuickBooks Online.
• Understanding of modern AI tools and how to integrate AI workflows into daily accounting tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to lead projects, collaborate across departments, and oversee systems with high attention to detail.

Highly Regarded Experience:

• Experience using e-commerce, payment, and inventory management platforms such as Finale Inventory, A2X, Ramp, Shopify, or similar e-commerce integrations.

Independent Contractor Perks:

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage

Note:

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.

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