General Accounting Co-op (July-Dec 2023)

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION: WAYFAIR CO-OP PRIORITY DEADLINE FEBRUARY 17th All candidates who apply on or before February 17th will be reviewed and prioritized for interviews. After the priority period, we will continue the interview process for any remaining roles that have not been filled.

Accounting Co-op

The Finance team consists of detail-oriented, highly organized individuals who oversee the company's financial well-being while supporting operational and general business planning. We solve challenging accounting problems and provide financial analyses to determine key operational decisions within a growing and diversifying organization. We are dedicated to meeting new challenges head on at each milestone in Wayfair's development and can adapt to changes within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The mission of the Wayfair Accounting team is “To close the books efficiently with no material errors or audit findings while providing support to our business partners as the subject matter experts on all accounting and auditing matters.” As a part of our team, you will be integral to the monthly financial close process and quarterly SEC filings. 

General Accounting:

This position entails working with our General Ledger Accounting teams, Opex and COGS accounting. This position will support these teams in day to day review processes, posting journal entries, and participating in Month-end close tasks. Additionally they will be performing work for our Quarter end and Year end Audits.

What You’ll Do:

• Preparation of journal entries
• Preparation of account reconciliations
• Account fluctuation analysis
• Assist in preparation of SEC 10Q and 10K Filings
• Ad-hoc audit and internal audit requests
• Miscellaneous reporting requests for both Finance stakeholders and business partners
• Collaborate with other teams within Finance

What You’ll Need:

• Currently pursuing Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance 
• Available to work July 10-December 15, 2023
• Able to commit to working 40 hours/week (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) 
• Strong Excel skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Positive attitude
• Familiarity with e-commerce and the internet

Wayfair Co-Op Program Overview

Based in Wayfair’s Boston headquarters, Our co-op program is a six-month, full-time, paid program that runs twice annually in January to June and July to December Through the co-op program, students have the opportunity to gain impactful professional experience in their major or career field of interest by fully integrating with Wayfair business units. While the majority of Wayfair co-ops join directly from an academic program, some co-ops join us from varying professional and academic backgrounds seeking a six-month professional experience. In addition to exciting project work, Wayfair co-ops have the opportunity to build their professional networks, take advantage of training offerings, and attend social events throughout the program.

An Important Note about Wayfair's In-Office Policy:

All Boston-based interns, co-ops, and corporate employees will be in office in a hybrid capacity. Employees will work in the office on designated days, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and work remotely the other 2 days of the week. We are continuing to monitor the evolving COVID-19 pandemic in partnership with state and local governments. 

An Important Note about Wayfair's Vaccination Policy:

Please be advised that depending on your role and job responsibilities, you may be required to work in or travel to Wayfair Corporate offices, Technology Development Centers, and/or Contact Center locations and, as such, are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If that is the case, you will be required as a condition of employment to acknowledge The Safe Way Pledge and submit acceptable documentation and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status prior to your start date.

Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact candidateaccommodations@wayfair.com.
 
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