Staff Accountant

Reports To: Controller Salary Range: $70,000–$85,000 annually, depending on experience

Key Responsibilities: Accounts Payable & Vendor Management· Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, including proper GL coding, department allocation, and supporting documentation.· Review invoices for appropriate approvals in accordance with company policies.· Assist with weekly payment processing and vendor inquiries.· Review vendor statements and research discrepancies, duplicate invoices, credits, and outstanding balances.· Maintain accurate vendor records and support AP aging reviews. Month-End Close & General Ledger· Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries as part of the monthly close process.· Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules.· Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.· Review general ledger activity for unusual or incorrectly coded transactions.· Assist the Senior Accountant and Controller with ensuring an accurate and timely monthly close.· Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for journal entries and account reconciliations. Bank & Cash Reconciliations· Prepare monthly bank and cash reconciliations.· Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.· Assist with recording cash activity and ensuring transactions are properly reflected in the general ledger.· Support cash reporting and other treasury-related accounting activities as needed. Inventory, COGS & Intercompany Accounting· Support inventory and cost-of-goods-sold accounting and reconciliations.· Assist with inventory-related journal entries and month-end reporting.· Assist with freight, warehousing, logistics, and other CPG-related expense reconciliations.· Assist in the UK month end close process, reconciliate intercompany accounts, and help maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with UK GAAP.Audit & Compliance· Assist with year-end audit requests and preparation of supporting schedules.· Maintain organized accounting records and documentation in accordance with company policies.· Support the Senior Accountant and Controller with internal controls and process improvements.· Assist with 1099 preparation and other accounting compliance requirements as needed. Other Responsibilities· Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.· Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes.· Partner with members of Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and other departments to resolve accounting issues.· Support additional accounting and finance projects as the company continues to grow.

What Success Looks Like: The successful Staff Accountant will help maintain accurate and timely financial records, contribute to an efficient month-end close, ensure balance sheet and bank accounts are properly reconciled, and become a dependable accounting partner to the Senior Accountant and Controller. This role is ideal for someone who has built a strong accounting foundation within the CPG industry and is looking for an opportunity to expand their experience across AP, general ledger accounting, inventory, COGS, and the monthly close process. Compensation & Work Arrangement

Base Salary: $70,000–$85,000 base annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with an expectation of working from the office 2 days per week and remotely the remaining days, subject to business needs. HIPPEAS Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.