Senior Financial Analyst

Pearl West; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to enhance its core financial operations. This full-time, remote role offers the opportunity to work with large datasets and optimize processes across multiple online sales platforms. You will be responsible for managing reconciliations, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will possess advanced Excel skills and a strong foundation in accounting principles, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join a dynamic, data-driven team where your contributions will have a significant impact on strategic financial decisions.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Autonomy in workflow

Global collaborative team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in finance/accounting roles.
• Proficient in advanced Excel and analyzing large datasets.

Responsibilities

• Manage reconciliations, reporting, and audits across platforms.
• Analyze financial data and present insights to stakeholders.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Company Overview

We’re a fast-growing, data-driven eCommerce team operating across global marketplaces. We thrive on precision, process, and performance — and our finance operations are no exception. As a fully remote team, we value sharp attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and financial accuracy across all transactions and reporting. If you enjoy working with numbers, large datasets, and continuous process improvements, and want to contribute to a company where finance plays a key strategic role — this role is for you.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to support core financial operations across multiple online sales platforms and company entities. This full-time, remote role requires strong technical skills in accounting, data handling, and Excel — as well as a proactive approach to process optimization. You’ll manage everything from reconciliations and reporting to audits and ERP use, helping us maintain clean, compliant, and insightful financial data across borders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Record Company Payments and Transactions - Track operations expenses and company credit card spending, ensuring timely and accurate reconciliation.
2. Manage Sales Transaction Records - Log and verify sales and sales-related activities across multiple eCommerce platforms.
3. Support Financial Reporting - Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with relevant standards.
4. Perform Account Reconciliations - Regularly reconcile accounts, identify discrepancies, and ensure resolution in a timely manner.
5. Develop and Maintain Internal Controls - Contribute to the implementation and improvement of accounting policies and controls.
6. Analyze and Report on Financial Data - Interpret financial data and present actionable insights to stakeholders.
7. Work with Large Excel Datasets - Extract, clean, and analyze large volumes of data using advanced Excel tools and formulas.
8. Support Internal and External Audits - Provide supporting documentation and respond to audit-related inquiries.
9. Stay Current with Accounting Standards - Remain up-to-date with evolving regulations, industry trends, and best practices.
10. Collaborate Across Time Zones - Work effectively with remote teams based in various countries and time zones.
11. Improve Processes and Efficiency - Identify and implement improvements in finance operations and workflows.
12. Assist with Ad-Hoc Tasks and Projects - Jump in where needed to support finance team objectives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Timely and accurate transaction reconciliation
On-time delivery of monthly and quarterly reporting
Zero critical audit issues
Efficient handling of large datasets and accurate reporting outputs

Required Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• ~5 years of progressive experience in finance/accounting roles
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, analysis tools)
• Proven experience analyzing large datasets
• Strong foundation in accounting principles, ideally within retail/eCommerce contexts
• High attention to detail, strong analytical thinking
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Clear written and verbal communication in English
• Ability to work independently in a remote, multicultural environment
• Must maintain at least a 4-hour overlap with Pacific Standard Time (PST); however, we strongly prefer candidates who can work the full 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM PST schedule to ensure better real-time collaboration with the team.

Highly Desired:
• Experience with finance or ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, or QuickBooks Online (please specify in your application)
• Interest and ability to improve financial processes and tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency accounting
• Background in retail or eCommerce finance
• CPA, ACCA, or other relevant professional accounting certification (or progress toward one)

Who Should Apply?

Apply if you:
• Love organizing data, solving reconciliation puzzles, and producing clean financial reports
• Are highly detail-oriented and proactive about catching inconsistencies
• Enjoy improving systems and helping teams operate more efficiently
• Can thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first work environment

Do not apply if you:
• Are uncomfortable working with large datasets or advanced Excel functions
• Lack experience with financial reporting or reconciliation processes
• Cannot commit to a minimum 4-hour overlap with PST hours

Compensation & Work Environment

Full-time remote
Competitive salary
Flexible hours and autonomy in your workflow
Work with a global, collaborative team
Exposure to multi-platform, multi-currency accounting in eCommerce

Application Process

1. Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience.
2. Initial Interview with the HR Team.
3. Online Assessment focused on Excel and accounting tasks.
4. Final Interview with the Finance Manager.