[Hiring] Senior Accountant @Skylight

Role Description

We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing Accounting team. In this role, you'll be responsible for key accounting processes, support month-end close, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting across our wholesale, e-commerce, and other business activities.

You'll work closely with FP&A, Treasury, Operations, Sales, and Systems to:

• Resolve accounting issues
• Support cash flow forecasting
• Improve processes
• Identify opportunities for automation

You'll also supervise an offshore accounting team member, providing guidance, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned responsibilities. As Skylight continues to grow and evolve, you'll have the opportunity to take on new responsibilities, help build scalable accounting processes, and make a meaningful impact on the business.

Responsibilities

• Wholesale Accounting
  • Manage wholesale accounting activities, including accounts receivable, customer payments, deductions, chargebacks, and related reconciliations.
  • Partner with Operations and Sales to investigate and resolve pricing discrepancies, fulfillment issues, and outstanding customer balances to support accurate accounting and timely collections.
  • Collaborate with Operations and Systems to support EDI processes and ensure accurate and timely recording of wholesale transactions in NetSuite.
• E-commerce Accounting
  • Manage accounting activities for Shopify and Amazon Seller Central, including sales, refunds, discounts, indirect taxes, and other related transactions.
  • Reconcile payment settlements, processing fees, and clearing accounts to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting.
• General Accounting, Team Supervision & Process Improvement
  • Own key month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Supervise offshore accounting team members, including assigning responsibilities, reviewing work, providing feedback, and ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
  • Coordinate accounting activities across onshore and offshore teams to ensure effective communication, accountability, and timely completion of deliverables.
  • Support cash flow forecasting by providing timely and accurate accounts receivable, collections, and other relevant financial information to FP&A and Treasury.
  • Investigate reconciliation differences, identify root causes, and implement solutions to minimize recurring issues.
  • Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Operations, Sales, and Systems to improve data accuracy, streamline workflows, and strengthen accounting processes.
  • Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting activities and support process improvements and system enhancements.
  • Maintain and improve accounting procedures, reconciliations, and internal controls to support a scalable accounting function.
  • Support external audits, financial reporting, and other accounting initiatives.
  • Take on additional accounting responsibilities and special projects as the business continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Hands-on experience preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and investigating complex accounting discrepancies.
• Experience supervising, reviewing, or coordinating the work of junior accountants or offshore team members.
• Strong organizational and delegation skills, with the ability to provide clear instructions, review work effectively, and manage competing priorities.
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and working with large datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage responsibilities, prioritize competing deadlines, and follow through on issues to resolution.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive, resourceful, and adaptable mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong sense of ownership and a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice to Have

• CPA or CPA candidate.
• Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system.
• Experience in wholesale, e-commerce, consumer products, or high-volume transaction environments.
• Experience with SPS Commerce or similar EDI platforms, including wholesale order processing, invoicing, payment remittances, and deductions.
• Familiarity with Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, or similar e-commerce platforms.
• Experience with accounting automation, system integrations, or process improvement initiatives.
• Experience leveraging AI tools or data analytics to improve accounting workflows.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Equity Package
• 401K matching
• Wellness, learning, and home-office budgets
• Health, Dental & Vision Medical Plans
• Tremendous autonomy to set the direction of your work
• Unlimited PTO
• Company holidays on the first Friday of every month (Except November, December, & January)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Skylight is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Skylight will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.