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We make Skylight Calendar, the smart calendar loved by millions of families (plus Wired and Wirecutter). Calendar 2 launched earlier this year to rave reviews, and our newest product, Skylight Buddy, was just named one of TIME’s Best Inventions of 2026.\nOur mission is to connect loved ones by creating the world’s simplest products and services that improve family life. Our founders are former venture capitalists and serial entrepreneurs who have scaled this business to $300M+ in annual revenue while being completely bootstrapped and profitable. We get to grow a happy, healthy company focused on making products our customers love without investors breathing down our necks.\nSmart, hardworking people who care about making actually meaningful products love working here. People like you. We’re busy inventing new ways to simplify family life and help parents raise great kids - and we need your help! Come invent something new with us.\nAbout the Role:\nWe're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing Accounting team. In this role, you'll be responsible for key accounting processes, support month-end close, and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reporting across our wholesale, e-commerce, and other business activities.\nYou'll work closely with FP&A, Treasury, Operations, Sales, and Systems to resolve accounting issues, support cash flow forecasting, improve processes, and identify opportunities for automation. You'll also supervise an offshore accounting team member, providing guidance, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring timely and accurate completion of assigned responsibilities. As Skylight continues to grow and evolve, you'll have the opportunity to take on new responsibilities, help build scalable accounting processes, and make a meaningful impact on the business.\nResponsibilities:\nWholesale Accounting\nManage wholesale accounting activities, including accounts receivable, customer payments, deductions, chargebacks, and related reconciliations.\nPartner with Operations and Sales to investigate and resolve pricing discrepancies, fulfillment issues, and outstanding customer balances to support accurate accounting and timely collections.\nCollaborate with Operations and Systems to support EDI processes and ensure accurate and timely recording of wholesale transactions in NetSuite.\nE-commerce Accounting\nManage accounting activities for Shopify and Amazon Seller Central, including sales, refunds, discounts, indirect taxes, and other related transactions.\nReconcile payment settlements, processing fees, and clearing accounts to ensure accurate and complete financial reporting.\nGeneral Accounting, Team Supervision & Process Improvement\nOwn key month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.\nSupervise offshore accounting team members, including assigning responsibilities, reviewing work, providing feedback, and ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.\nCoordinate accounting activities across onshore and offshore teams to ensure effective communication, accountability, and timely completion of deliverables.\nSupport cash flow forecasting by providing timely and accurate accounts receivable, collections, and other relevant financial information to FP&A and Treasury.\nInvestigate reconciliation differences, identify root causes, and implement solutions to minimize recurring issues.\nPartner with FP&A, Treasury, Operations, Sales, and Systems to improve data accuracy, streamline workflows, and strengthen accounting processes.\nIdentify opportunities to automate manual accounting activities and support process improvements and system enhancements.\nMaintain and improve accounting procedures, reconciliations, and internal controls to support a scalable accounting function.\nSupport external audits, financial reporting, and other accounting initiatives.\nTake on additional accounting responsibilities and special projects as the business continues to grow.\nRequirements\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.\n5+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes.\nHands-on experience preparing journal entries, performing account reconciliations, and investigating complex accounting discrepancies.\nExperience supervising, reviewing, or coordinating the work of junior accountants or offshore team members.\nStrong organizational and delegation skills, with the ability to provide clear instructions, review work effectively, and manage competing priorities.\nStrong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and working with large datasets.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.\nAbility to independently manage responsibilities, prioritize competing deadlines, and follow through on issues to resolution.\nExcellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.\nA proactive, resourceful, and adaptable mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges in a fast-paced environment.\nA strong sense of ownership and a continuous improvement mindset.\nNice to Have\nCPA or CPA candidate.\nExperience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system.\nExperience in wholesale, e-commerce, consumer products, or high-volume transaction environments.\nExperience with SPS Commerce or similar EDI platforms, including wholesale order processing, invoicing, payment remittances, and deductions.\nFamiliarity with Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, or similar e-commerce platforms.\nExperience with accounting automation, system integrations, or process improvement initiatives.\nExperience leveraging AI tools or data analytics to improve accounting workflows.\nBenefits\nOur competitive compensation package includes:\nCompetitive Salary + Equity Package\n401K matching\nWellness, learning, and home-office budgets\nHealth, Dental & Vision Medical Plans\nTremendous autonomy to set the direction of your work\nUnlimited PTO\nCompany holidays on the first Friday of every month (Except November, December. & January)\nThe anticipated base salary range for this position is $100k-$120k per year. This range reflects the compensation Skylight reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, which may include experience, qualifications, skills, education, geographic location, and internal equity. Skylight also offers benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off.\nEqual Employment Opportunity\nSkylight is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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