Corporate Accounting Co-op - January 2025

Program Dates: January 6, 2025 - June 20, 2025

*This is a Boston based opportunity with a 4 day in office expectation

Who We Are: 

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. Wayfair’s accounting team is responsible for recording and reconciling financial transactions while ensuring that all reporting complies with internal and external laws and regulations. The accounting team monitors financial activity and assists in the preparation of external financial reports such as form 10-K and 10-Q. 

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:

Basic Qualifications:

• Current Sophomore, Junior, or Senior student pursuing an undergraduate degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g., accounting, finance, economics, business administration) with a 3.0 GPA minimum
• Must be returning to the course of study following the completion of the Co-op
• The ability to commit to working 40 hours/week (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) from January 6 to June 20, 2025 in our Boston office
• You must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship by Wayfair now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong Excel skills
• Strong interest in or experience in accounting 
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work independently
• Positive attitude

 

Possible Team Placements Include:

• Internal Audit & Data Governance: The Internal Audit & Data Governance teams are responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and security of our data and operations. The key functions include evaluating and enhancing internal controls, managing risk, maintaining data health, monitoring real-time financial data, driving process improvements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Close Accounting/SEC Reporting Team: The SEC Reporting and Close Accounting teams are responsible for the preparation and filing of external 10K/10Q documents. This includes performing monthly reconciliations to ensure accurate numbers, and compiling and consolidating financial statements for compliance with accounting standards. 

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. 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.

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 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and work remotely Friday.