Staff Accountant

We are partnering with a well-established, growing consumer products company lookingto hire a Staff Accountant for a newly created position on their accounting team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful organization with a strong portfolio of recognizable consumer brands and continued growth across its business.

The Staff Accountant will work closely with the VP of Accounting, gaining valuable exposure to senior leadership while playing an integral role in the company's day-to-day accounting operations.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional with 2+ years of experience who is looking to expand their responsibilities, gain exposure to a larger organization, and continue developing their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, and other adjustments.
• Perform monthly bank and general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Analyze general ledger activity, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accuracy.
• Assist with cost analysis, financial reporting, and supporting schedules.
• Partner with senior accounting leadership on special projects and process improvements.
• Support additional accounting and finance initiatives as the company continues to grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in a Staff Accountant, Junior Accountant, or similar role.
• Experience within wholesale, retail, apparel, consumer products, or another physical-product-based business is required.
• Strong understanding of debits and credits, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Experience working with an ERP or accounting system.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Newly Created Position: Join a growing accounting team with the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities.
• Leadership Exposure: Work directly with the CFO and VP of Accounting.
• Established & Growing Business: Join a company with growing revenues and a portfolio of well-known consumer brands.
• Career Development: Gain hands-on exposure across multiple accounting functions and special projects.