Happy Mammoth Looking for GAAP Qualified Accountant at Boston, MA Full Time

Happy Mammoth is a fast-growing natural food tech business selling across Australia, Europe and the United States. We specialize in formulating, producing and marketing gut, digestive and microbiome health foods and natural supplements, designed to help our clients make long-lasting positive health changes and start living very full lives again.

What You Get:

• Competitive salary
• Work remotely from anywhere in the world
• Lots of variation to keep the day-to-day exciting
• Free access to books, courses and anything else that helps improve your skill set

The GAAP Accountant is responsible for ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for a fast-growing E-Commerce business with the end result of producing accurate financial reporting. This role involves guiding and assisting a team of accountants to record, analyse, and report financial transactions, as well as prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide and Assist: Work with the current in-house finance team to produce and maintain GAAP compliant financial data and implement systems and templates to facilitate the following monthly and annual GAAP tasks:
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyse financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Maintain and reconcile the general ledger accounts, posting journal entries, and ensuring accuracy in financial records
• Revenue Recognition: Implement and maintain proper revenue recognition methods in accordance with GAAP guidelines using e-commerce software.
• Expense Management: Monitor and classify expenses, ensuring proper allocation and adherence to GAAP principles.
• Reserves: Prepare Reserve calculations for both returns and loyalty programme.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Communication: Liaise effectively with all functions in the company to help collate financial data.
• Process Improvement: Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of GAAP financial reporting.
• Compliance: Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting regulations and ensure the company’s accounting practices remain in compliance with GAAP.
• Tax Reporting: Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual tax returns including but not limited to 1099, Sales tax and US Corp. Income tax return.
• Audit Support: Collaborate with external auditors during financial audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Documentation: Maintain financial records and documentation accurately and securely.

Qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA certification is a plus).
• Expert knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Accounting experience in an e-commerce DTC environment
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in financial statement preparation and audit support.

Good to have

• Training skills
• Experience with the following software: Xero, Blue Onion, Shopify, Dext
• Sales Tax reporting and returns filing knowledge.

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