Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with strong, hands-on accounts receivable experience to support critical accounting operations for a growing retail business in Norwalk, Connecticut. This long-term contract role is heavily focused on AR, including collections support, cash application, deductions management, billing, credits, and reconciliations tied to high-volume retail and marketplace accounts. The ideal candidate has deep experience in complex order-to-cash environments, is highly proficient in NetSuite, and can quickly step in to manage revenue and receivables activity across key sales channels. This role will be part time in November and December, increasing to full-time hours in January 2027.

Responsibilities:

• Own core accounts receivable processes for major retail accounts, with a primary focus on managing the full order-to-cash cycle for Walmart activity in NetSuite, including invoice generation, cash application, customer payment posting, and credit memo processing.

• Lead deduction and dispute management efforts by investigating retailer deductions, monitoring shortage claims, resolving billing discrepancies, and ensuring timely follow-up on open AR items.

• Reconcile Walmart accounts receivable balances against third-party logistics reporting, remittance details, and internal records to maintain accurate outstanding balances.

• Calculate, record, and adjust retailer allowance accruals in accordance with revenue accounting guidance, while supporting monthly close activities related to receivables and revenue for the Walmart channel.

• Perform cash reconciliations for Amazon and other sales channels, matching incoming payments to bank activity and general ledger records and researching variances promptly.

• Partner with logistics, technology teams, and external fulfillment partners to improve invoicing, remittance, and cash application workflows, with an emphasis on strengthening AR processes and documentation.

• Prepare journal entries, analyze receivable-related accounts, and complete month-end reconciliations to support general ledger accuracy and timely financial reporting.

• Provide broader accounting support for revenue-related reporting and cross-functional initiatives, with a strong emphasis on receivables accuracy, process improvement, and resolution of customer account issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a staff accountant or similar role.
• Practical, hands-on experience working in NetSuite is required.
• Background in retail, omnichannel, or Amazon marketplace accounting environments.
• Knowledge of order-to-cash processes, cash application, customer deductions, and retailer allowance accounting.
• Proficiency in journal entries, general ledger work, and revenue accounting concepts, including ASC 606.
• Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze and reconcile large volumes of financial data.
• Ability to work independently, learn quickly, and partner effectively with cross-functional teams.