unybrands

AR Accountant m/f/d at unybrands (Berlin, Germany)

unybrands· Berlin, Germany·

Job description

Founded in 2020, unybrands is the next-generation brand accelerator platform built to acquire, integrate, and scale digital-first consumer brands. Headquartered in Miami, with offices in New York, London, Berlin, and Shenzhen, our 240+ team brings deep expertise across e-commerce, brand management, consumer retail, operational scaling, and M&A.

Since inception, we have acquired 30+ brands across Pet Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Supplements, Baby & Juvenile, Garden & Outdoor, Sports & Fitness, and Home & Lifestyle — completing 20+ acquisitions and delivering 16 consecutive quarters of like-for-like organic growth post-integration.

Our competitive advantage lies in a fully integrated operating system purpose-built to transform digital brands into omni-channel category leaders. Powered by a proprietary technology stack built on NetSuite ERP with 200+ data integrations, our platform enables brands to thrive across marketplaces, direct-to-consumer channels, and brick-and-mortar retail.

We focus on acquiring digital-first brands within carefully selected verticals, then applying tailored value creation playbooks that drive growth through innovation, expansion, and automation. We believe the next generation of consumer brands will be built differently — and we're building the AI-enabled retail tech platform to help them consolidate and win.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for a finance professional with 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably within ecommerce, retail, consumer products, or multinational organizations. The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process, accurate customer reconciliations, and efficient cash application.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end Accounts Receivable process across multiple legal entities and currencies.
  • Apply incoming customer payments and reconcile cash receipts.
  • Monitor outstanding receivables and follow up on overdue balances.
  • Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, deductions, and disputed invoices.
  • Perform customer account reconciliations and AR aging analysis.
  • Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
  • Support audits by preparing reconciliations and documentation.
  • Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
  • Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 3–5 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years in Accounts Receivable.
  • Experience in ecommerce, retail, consumer goods, or multinational organizations.
  • Strong knowledge of AR, billing, collections, and cash application.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • ERP experience (NetSuite preferred).
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Professional fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Amazon Vendor Central, Shopify, or ecommerce marketplaces.
  • Experience with Stripe, PayPal, Amazon Pay, or similar payment platforms.
  • Knowledge of multi-currency accounting.
  • Experience in a multinational environment.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-growing global ecommerce company.
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
  • Hybrid working environment.
  • Competitive salary, BVG, 30 days holiday.
  • Professional development and career growth.

Success in This Role

  • Ensure accurate and timely billing.
  • Maintain a clean AR ledger with minimal aged balances.
  • Build strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Continuously improve processes and controls.
  • Deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

unybrands is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment without any regard to race, skin color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, and age. Nor are applicants discriminated against based on disability or protected classes.

Why work at unybrands

  • Global & Hybrid Culture: unybrands offers a hybrid working model for most roles, allowing for flexibility while fostering in-person collaboration. The diverse team operates across multiple time zones and locations.
  • Competitive Benefits: Up to 90% of health care/dental costs covered, 25 days of paid time off (vacation policy), and a strong focus on career growth via mentorships, cross-functional exploration, and leadership opportunities unybrands.com/careers.
  • Growth Trajectory: With a Series B completed and continued hiring across Brand, Marketing, Logistics, Finance, and Engineering, the company offers the stability of a funded startup with the momentum of a scaling enterprise.
  • Values-Driven Environment: Core values include Transparency, Strategic Urgency, Commitment to Brands, Continuous Learning, and "One Team" collaboration. The company is an equal opportunity employer with active DEI efforts.
  • Open Roles: Current openings include Senior Data Engineer, AI Adoption & Operations Analyst, Supply Chain Manager, Brand Managers, TikTok Shop Specialist, and various Marketing and Finance positions, indicating a healthy, growing team greenhouse.io.

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