Accounting Manager (IC) - Loyalty Programs (Remote)

Overview

This role is responsible for the accounting and financial reporting for a customer-facing loyalty program. The position requires accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely execution across deferred revenue, points/note liabilities, breakage estimates, and reward note reconciliation. The finance team will partner closely with operations, marketing, and technology stakeholders as the program scales and evolves.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile loyalty program liabilities by calculating and maintaining deferred revenue and point/note liability balances, including estimating breakage, 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 to improve processes by validating loyalty platform data, streamlining the month-end close, and strengthening 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, with the 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

• This position is remote and pay offers depend on location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Pay range by location (annual):
  • California: $81,500 - $132,000
  • Colorado: $81,500 - $132,000
  • Connecticut: $81,500 - $132,000
  • District of Columbia: $93,500 - $155,000
  • Hawaii: $81,500 - $132,000
  • Illinois: $81,500 - $132,000
  • Maryland: $81,500 - $132,000
  • Massachusetts: $93,500 - $155,000
  • Minnesota: $81,500 - $132,000
  • Nevada: $81,500 - $132,000
  • New York: $102,000 - $165,000
  • Rhode Island: $81,500 - $132,000
  • Washington: $93,500 - $155,000
• Performance-based incentives/bonuses may be available.
• Benefits may include:
  • Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement, and Paid Time Away
  • Life Insurance and Disability
  • Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
  • 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more
  • Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment

Location

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

For Los Angeles or San Francisco applicants: background checks are conducted after a conditional offer, and qualified applicants with criminal histories are considered in a manner 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 support through the nearest location.