Corporate Accountant

Corporate Accountant - Retail Operations
Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid)
Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 Variable Bonus

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to join a global retail and apparel brand based in Boston. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting, supporting operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in fixed asset accounting, thrives in a fast-moving environment, and is comfortable partnering across global departments.

Key Responsibilities

Capitalized Software & Intangible Assets

• Oversee the full lifecycle of internally developed software costs, including capitalization, tracking, and amortization in line with ASC 350-40 guidance
• Partner with technology, finance, and project teams to capture accurate cost data and ensure proper accounting treatment

Financial Reporting & Close Activities

• Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles to ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and capital expenditures
• Perform reconciliations across bank accounts and key balance sheet accounts
• Monitor and maintain general ledger accuracy
• Review expense classifications to confirm proper departmental allocation

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Administer the accounts payable function within SAP, ensuring invoices are processed and paid on schedule
• Generate inter-company or cross-functional billing and ensure timely invoicing to customers or partners
• Reconcile outstanding receivables and payables to maintain clean aging reports

Audit & Tax Support

• Assist with internal control audits, including J-SOX requirements, and coordinate documentation requests
• Support annual tax filings and provide necessary schedules to external advisors
• Maintain documentation and processes that ensure readiness for audits throughout the year
• Prepare and submit required 1099 filings

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Uphold and refine accounting policies to ensure regulatory adherence and financial accuracy
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve financial processes and reporting workflows
• Drive consistency and efficiency within finance operations
• Provide support on special projects and additional finance initiatives as needed

Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of 2 years focused on fixed assets, particularly intangible assets
• Hands-on experience with SAP or a comparable ERP platform
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including working with large data-sets
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, balanced with strategic awareness
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and internal control frameworks, including SOX compliance
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally

Please reach out to George Brown on the attached details to discuss this role further.