Job Description:

Rakuten International oversees 7 businesses with over 4,000 employees globally. The brand is recognized for its leadership and innovation in e-commerce, digital content, advertising, entertainment and communications, bringing the joy of discovery and access to more than 1 billion members across the world. Our teams deliver on the company's mission to delight merchants and customers through innovation, optimism, and teamwork.

Rakuten Rewards is a leading e-commerce company that enhances the way people shop by offering Cash Back, deals and rewards from more than 3,500 merchants. Founded in 1999, Rakuten has grown to become the go-to shopping destination for consumers, having paid out nearly $2 billion in Cash Back to its 15 million members. The company also operates ShopStyle, a leading fashion discovery destination, and Cartera Commerce, a top rewards platform for airlines and banks. For more information, visit www.rakuten.com.

• Ownership of all Rewards' cash accounts with related tasks to include but are not limited to:
  • Daily monitoring and reporting of cash position to CFO
  • Detailed monthly cash flow analysis and period-over-period cash fluctuations
  • Monthly reconciliations, quarterly cash reconciliation summaries and recording of journal entries related to cash and Paypal accounts

• Participate in the month-end close processes by performing activities that include, but are not limited to:
  • Reconciliations and recording of journal entries related to intangible and lease related accounts across all Rewards' business units
  • Reconciliation of fixed asset accounts across all Rewards' business units, including maintenance of the fixed assets sub-ledger in Oracle
  • Preparation of journal entries related to personnel related accounts such as international payroll, paid time-off, bonuses, and stock compensation
  • Preparation, posting and analysis of operating expense accruals related to bank fees
  • Preparation of annual property tax returns

• Ensure that general ledger accounts are resolved and reconciled on a timely basis. Participate in account reconciliation reviews with management.
• Provide support for quarterly reviews and year-end internal and external audits, including preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual fixed asset and other account analyses
• Assist in the review, documentation and streamlining of necessary internal controls and processes
• Provide accounting support or assist with ad hoc projects as requested

• Strong Excel skills with ability to create pivot tables and perform v-look ups
• Experience with accounting software and the month-end close process, including account reconciliations and analyses
• Balance of both public company experience and start-up/private company environments is highly desirable
• Knowledge of inter-company transactions and corporate accounting and reporting is also highly desirable
• Experience with Oracle or other major ERP is preferred, but not required
• Must be able to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently
• Ability to meet multiple deadlines and possess good time management skills
• Results-oriented with attention to detail and accuracy
• Must be able to perform at high levels in a very fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
• Must be able to work independently or with a team, self-starter, energetic
• Willing to work in a productivity-driven environment with a high volume of workflow
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Reliable and professional

• BA degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of GL accounting experience