Financial Analyst

FINANCIAL ANALYST

Company & Job Overview

Celebrating its 35th anniversary next January, Kikkerland is a well-known designer and distributor of gift items, gadgets, toys, and novelty products. Kikkerland's core business is wholesale, selling internationally to retailers of all sizes; and the company has a growing direct-to-consumers focus via e-commerce. We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Financial Analyst experienced in our industry to join the team working full-time in our NYC office. Ours is a high-volume, fast paced and creative environment that commands a self-starter who is hard-working, personable, and flexible.

Accounting and Financial Analysis Responsibilities

• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly; and prepare year-end workpapers for the outside accountants.
• Prepare, analyze and report on key operating areas including, but not limited to, our third- party warehousing costs; freight out expenses; tradeshow financial results; marketing and advertising; B2C revenues and expenses; and the landing factors in connection with our receipts of inventory.
• Prepare weekly sales and bookings updates for Kikkerland Design and its affiliated foreign entities.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables, V-Lookups, and data analysis tools to streamline reporting processes.
• Run reports formatted for the outside third-party preparer/filer of the USA company's sales tax returns.
• Prepare and file online other business tax reports for the USA entity.
• Run the system's daily and month-end closings.
• Other accounting related projects and tasks, as assigned.

Key Requirements/Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• Minimum three years of financial operations experience in a similar wholesaler/distributorship environment.
• Guru in Excel.
• Superb numbers and analytical skills with keen attention to detail and accuracy.
• CPA firm experience and CPA license highly preferred.
• Team-player/collaborator with a problem-solving demeanor.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Trustworthiness in keeping sensitive matters confidential.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance (employee pays a portion); 401(k) and retirement plan; flex spending plan; health-savings account option; confidential EAP; TransitChek program; and company-paid holidays and PTO.

Salary Range

$100K - $120K