Staff Accountant

Job Description

Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Food & Beverage

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Location: New York, NY – Hybrid (2 days per week in office)

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Reports To: Controller

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

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About HIPPEAS

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HIPPEAS is a fast-growing CPG snack company known for its delicious chickpea-based snacks. We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team.

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This role will support the day-to-day accounting operations of the business as well as the monthly close process. The ideal candidate has hands-on accounting experience within the CPG, food & beverage, or consumer products industry and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing environment.

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Key Responsibilities

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Accounts Payable & Vendor Management

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· Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, including proper GL coding, department allocation, and supporting documentation.

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· Review invoices for appropriate approvals in accordance with company policies.

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· Assist with weekly payment processing and vendor inquiries.

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· Review vendor statements and research discrepancies, duplicate invoices, credits, and outstanding balances.

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· Maintain accurate vendor records and support AP aging reviews.

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Month-End Close & General Ledger

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· Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries as part of the monthly close process.

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· Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules.

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· Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.

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· Review general ledger activity for unusual or incorrectly coded transactions.

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· Assist the Senior Accountant and Controller with ensuring an accurate and timely monthly close.

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· Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for journal entries and account reconciliations.

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Bank & Cash Reconciliations

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· Prepare monthly bank and cash reconciliations.

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· Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.

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· Assist with recording cash activity and ensuring transactions are properly reflected in the general ledger.

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· Support cash reporting and other treasury-related accounting activities as needed.

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Inventory, COGS & Intercompany Accounting

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· Support inventory and cost-of-goods-sold accounting and reconciliations.

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· Assist with inventory-related journal entries and month-end reporting.

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· Assist with freight, warehousing, logistics, and other CPG-related expense reconciliations.

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· Assist in the UK month end close process, reconciliate intercompany accounts, and help maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with UK GAAP.

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Audit & Compliance

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· Assist with year-end audit requests and preparation of supporting schedules.

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· Maintain organized accounting records and documentation in accordance with company policies.

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· Support the Senior Accountant and Controller with internal controls and process improvements.

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· Assist with 1099 preparation and other accounting compliance requirements as needed.

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Other Responsibilities

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· Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.

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· Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes.

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· Partner with members of Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and other departments to resolve accounting issues.

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· Support additional accounting and finance projects as the company continues to grow.

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Qualifications

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· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

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· 2–4 years of accounting experience preferred.

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· Previous CPG experience required; food & beverage or snack industry experience strongly preferred .

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· Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger accounting.

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· Hands-on experience with accounts payable, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.

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· Experience supporting a monthly close process.

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· Familiarity with inventory and COGS accounting is strongly preferred.

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· Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and working with large datasets.

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· Experience with an ERP or accounting system required.

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· Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.

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· Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

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· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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· Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable working cross-functionally.

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What Success Looks Like

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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.

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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.

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Compensation & Work Arrangement

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

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Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with an expectation of working from the office 2 days per week and remotely the remaining days, subject to business needs.

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HIPPEAS Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.