Senior Accountant, Merchant Payables
Company Description
Wish is a mobile e-commerce platform that flips traditional shopping on its head. We connect hundreds of millions of people with the widest selection of delightful, surprising, and—most importantly—affordable products delivered directly to their doors. Each day on Wish, millions of customers in more than 160 countries around the world discover new products. For our over 1 million merchant partners, anyone with a good idea and a mobile phone can instantly tap into a global market.
We're fueled by creating unique products and experiences that give people access to a new type of commerce, where all are welcome. If you’ve been searching for a supportive environment to chase your curiosity and use data to investigate the questions that matter most to you, this is the place.
Job Description
The Senior Accountant, Merchant Payables role will be responsible for assisting with the accounting for merchant payments and our international subsidiaries through data analysis and preparing associated journal entries. The individual will be part of a growing accounting and finance team, and will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in a growth and success-oriented environment.
What you'll be doing:
- Perform data analysis over merchant payments and merchant payables
- Assist in analyzing accounting implications of new merchant-affecting business operations
- Review international subsidiaries’ financial statements
- Communicate with outsourced accounting teams in foreign jurisdictions
- Prepare and post journal entries
- Assist with month-end close and monthly reconciliations
- Prepare monthly reports included in management package
- Other ad-hoc projects as requested
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 4+ years of progressive accounting or financial auditing experience
- Knowledge of US GAAP
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Candidate must be detailed-oriented, work well in a dynamic environment, be able to work independently, handle multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and have excellent organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have Netsuite experience
- Have related industry experience
- Strong technical accounting foundation
- Have strong problem solving abilities
- Ability to speak and read Chinese a plus
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Additional Information
Wish values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate based on any legally-protected class or characteristic. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know. For job positions in San Francisco, CA, and other locations where required, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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