Senior Staff Accountant (US GAAP) - 100% REMOTE

Job Details

Staff Accountant

We are looking for a highly motivated Staff Accountant who can own the entire accounting close process, manage our accounts payable and accounts receivable areas, and drive critical process improvements to scale with our growth. This role will report to the VP of Finance and partner with the CFO and cross-functional department heads to provide timely, relevant information to internal business partners and optimize process and information flows with external partners.

The Staff Accountant will have the opportunity to directly interact with all levels of the organization and their work will have a tangible impact on the success of the company. They will be exposed to the inner workings of the business and have the opportunity to develop their skills and grow their career through coaching and hands-on experience.

Responsibilities

Month-End CloseCompile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accountsUpload and code expenses (e.g. credit card charges or employee reimbursements)Prepare detailed journal entriesPrepare and record month-end accrualsPerform accounting reconciliationsAccounts PayableEnsure that vendor invoices are entered accurately and in a timely mannerWork with cross-functional team leads to facilitate invoice approvalsProcess outgoing payments weeklyAct as resource for internal and external partners to provide updates on payment statusAccounts ReceivableManage cash application for remittances from customers

General

Ensure compliance with any accounting and reporting deadlinesLiaise internally with cross functional stakeholders, as neededOther accounting duties as assignedQualifications

B.S. in accounting or similar major preferred3-5 years in an accounting role for a goods or products company, ideally a CPG companyStrong knowledge/familiarity with US GAAPExpert with QuickBooks,

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, or similar accounting softwareProficient with Excel or Google Sheets, including pivot tables, SUMIFS, and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUPComfortable with technology and software integrationsThrives in a fast-paced, start-up environment

Expectations:

In one month you will:Understand the monthly accounting close processUnderstand the sources of information for the accounting close processComplete the account reconciliations necessary to ensure that the financial results are accurately reflectedBuild relationships with the key external business partners including manufacturing vendors and sales brokers

In three months you will:Be able to work independently as well as collaborate within a team environment Recommend and implement process improvements to the monthly close processAssume full ownership for the cash application of remittances from customers and communicate observations/issues to the sales brokers and internal sales team

In 6 months you will:Be seen as the go-to person for when internal and external business partners have accounting questionsActively participate in the development of financial forecasts and in the monthly reconciliation of forecast to actualsBe seen as a steady leader within the company with an acute attention to detail that colleagues internally (e.g., Marketing, Supply Chain, Product Development, etc.) can rely on at all times

Lead with Intention: Leaders are made not born. Leadership is a practice of intention. And through that intention is how we will ultimately succeed in realizing our mission and vision.

Embrace Accountability: We are imperfect in our actions, results, and even sometimes our intentions. By making accountability a practice, we destigmatize failure, increase trust with others, and accelerate learning both at the individual and the team level.

Practice a Growth Mindset: Growth comes at the edge of our comfort zone. We repeatedly place ourselves there by risking failure and embracing the challenges that failure presents us to own our growth and support others in theirs.Be You: We want people to show up as they are because that creates a healthier, more dynamic, and effective work environment. Just as much to do with being oneself, it s everyone s responsibility to create space for others to be their authentic self as well.

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 Activate Talent

 06/30/2024

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