Accounting Manager (IC) - Loyalty Programs (Remote)

Overview

This role supports the financial accounting for a customer-facing loyalty program with millions of members. Responsibilities include maintaining deferred revenue and points/note liability balances, estimating breakage, reconciling reward notes, ensuring compliance with revenue recognition standards, and translating complex program terms into accurate, defensible financial results under time-sensitive deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile loyalty program liabilities by calculating and maintaining deferred revenue and point/note liability balances, including breakage estimates, and ensuring compliance with revenue recognition standards.
• Track point/note activity and journal entries by recording and reviewing monthly accruals for points/notes earned, redeemed, expired, and adjusted; reconcile loyalty platform data to the general ledger.
• Support reporting and audits by preparing financial reporting, variance analyses, and forecasts related to the loyalty program; provide documentation and support for internal controls and audits.
• Advise on accounting treatment of new benefits by determining how new benefits should be recognized in compliance with GAAP, including whether they represent separate performance obligations or marketing expenses.
• Partner cross-functionally and improve processes by working with loyalty operations, marketing, and technology teams to validate loyalty platform data, streamline month-end close, and strengthen controls through automation and process improvements.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting.
• 8+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience navigating complex contractual and accounting issues within high-growth, partner-facing business models.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills; ability to formulate recommendations and influence leader decision-making.
• Proven track record of exercising sound judgment in analysis, leadership, and communication.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay Range Details

Pay offers are dependent on location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.

• California: $81,500 - $132,000 Annually
• Colorado: $81,500 - $132,000 Annually
• Connecticut: $81,500 - $132,000 Annually
• District of Columbia: $93,500 - $155,000 Annually
• Hawaii: $81,500 - $132,000 Annually
• Illinois: $81,500 - $132,000 Annually
• Maryland: $81,500 - $132,000 Annually
• Massachusetts: $93,500 - $155,000 Annually
• Minnesota: $81,500 - $132,000 Annually
• Nevada: $81,500 - $132,000 Annually
• New York: $102,000 - $165,000 Annually
• Rhode Island: $81,500 - $132,000 Annually
• Washington: $93,500 - $155,000 Annually

Benefits

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement, and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
• May be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses
• 401k and insurance options (medical/vision/dental/life/disability)
• PTO accruals and Holidays

Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

Location

Remote employment is available in all US states except AR, MS, MT, ND, SD, VT, WV, and WY.

Additional notice for Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: Background checks are conducted after a conditional offer and qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered consistent with legal requirements per Los Angeles, Cal. Muni. Code 189.04 and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation should request accommodations through the nearest location.