Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.
JOB MISSION:
Due to internal progression, a position has become available for a Digital Accounting Analyst to join New Balance to ensure accurate and timely reconciliation and to identify any potential process gaps, control issues and fraud. This role will be expected to travel on a quarterly basis to visit the digital team in Amsterdam and an annual visit to CPM in Barcelona.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Marketplace Ecommerce Accounting
- Responsible for the Reconciliation of all Transactions within the ERP & Payment platforms for large Marketplace Partner covering 11 Countries across EU
- Marketplace Commission Reconciliations
- OMNI Gift Card reconciliations and associated journal postings
- Review & Action Paypal platform withdrawals.
- Deal with advanced Digital Ecommerce & Marketplace queries/disputes, liaising with internal departments to reach a timely & efficient solution.
- Escalation/support for 3rd party & internal Digital Customer Service Teams regarding payment/refund queries
- Staff Incentives tracking & reporting for EMEA region
- Support on Audit
VAT & Month End Reporting
- OSS VAT Reporting for the EMEA Region-Data Collation, Review and timely submission to 3rd Party Auditors
- Local VAT reporting relating to Digital DTC transactions for France, Norway & Ireland
- Direct Contact for any VAT Queries/Discrepancies regarding Digital DTC Sales
- Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Calculation & Posting of Monthly Accruals relating to Commission, Fees & Goodwill relating to Marketplace Partners
- Update and provide commentary on Monthly Marketplace & Ecommerce Tracker
Digital Project Support
- Support Digital Accounting Manager and wider Digital Team on any new and ongoing projects.
- Attending regular project calls
- Support testing of new Marketplace implementations
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
- Experience working within a busy/fast paced Finance team.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Data Driven Analyst
- Advanced Excel skills (Pivots/Vlookups)
- Solution minded, with a Growth mindset and able to adapt well to change.
- Ability to develop and build good customer relations both internally & externally.
- Able to organise & prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines.
- Full or part AAT Qualified (Desirable)
BENEFITS:
- Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
- Private Medical Insurance
- Dental Scheme
- Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working Hours (07:00 – 10:00 start, 15:00 -18:00 finish)
- Hybrid working (3 days on-site)
- 25 days Annual Leave per year, increasing with service
- Life Insurance
- On Site Gym
- Employee Discount
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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