What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at Gorilla Commerce?
ABOUT GORILLA COMMERCE
At Gorilla Commerce, we’re committed to bringing you durable, high-quality products at reasonable prices that make everyday life easier. Our vision is to continually innovate and improve our products based on customer need and industry trends. We are the owners and developers of multiple brands including our flagship brand, Gorilla Grip.
Make Stuff Happen: (why join us)
Based in Westport, CT, Gorilla Commerce is a Top 10 Branded Amazon US seller with rapid growth plans. Our beach community is only an hour from NYC and a little over two from Boston. We’re a fast-paced environment with a relentless focus on the customer. We are a dynamic group of dog lovers who operate at the intersection of creativity and analytics to create and provide obsession worthy products that consumers are demanding …and we offer free unlimited snacks in the office!
The Role
Gorilla Commerce is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role will focus on revenue recognition, cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis, and inventory accounting. You’ll play a critical role in our month-end close process, help refine financial reporting, and provide analysis that supports strategic business decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to expand their technical accounting skills in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
What You’ll Do- Own and maintain key accounting schedules and reconciliations related to revenue, COGS, and inventory
- Review average costs to validate COGS accuracy and identify unusual trends or discrepancies.
Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure accurate and timely data flow for revenue and inventory reporting
Support the month-end close process, insuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP
Assist with process improvements, system enhancements, and automation initiatives
Prepare ad-hoc analyses and reporting for senior leadership
Support external audits by preparing schedules, answering inquiries, and providing documentation
General bookkeeping in NetSuite
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
2 years accounting experience, Public Accounting experience a plus
Strong understanding of US GAAP and ability to interpret and apply accounting guidance
Experience with inventory and/or revenue recognition preferred
Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS, etc.)’ Netsuite experience a plus
Highly detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong problem-solving skills, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to learn
Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams and explaining financial concepts to non-finance partners