Staff Accountant

Role Overview

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Support the month-end and year-end close process by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Maintain accurate recording of sales, cost of goods sold, inventory, and operating expenses in accordance with GAAP.
• Reconcile inventory balances across third-party manufacturers, co-packers, and 3PL warehouses; investigate variances and ensure proper cost capitalization.
• Assist in preparing and analyzing trade spend, promotional accruals, and customer deductions, ensuring proper documentation and accounting treatment.
• Prepare and deliver weekly cash flow and working capital reports, highlighting key drivers and variances.
• Support the preparation of monthly management reports and financial dashboards for internal stakeholders.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to validate inventory movements, purchase order activity, and freight costs.
• Assist with the annual audit process by preparing required schedules and liaising with external auditors.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, streamline reporting, and enhance the use of ERP and accounting systems.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing accurate actuals, variance analyses, and insights into key cost drivers.
• Ensure compliance with sales tax, state filings, and other regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 1-2 years of accounting experience in a high-growth or CPG company (public accounting experience a plus).
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Netsuite/SAP).
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-driven tools and analytics for workflow optimization.

Tech Stack

• ERP

Benefits

• Eligible for annual performance-based bonus program.