Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable (New York)

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Icelandic Provisions is an early-stage growth company that provides essential nutrition rooted in the Nordic Food Philosophy. The flagship product, dairy Skyr, is the only authentic Icelandic Skyr brand in the United States that uses heirloom Skyr cultures and the original recipe that is beloved across Iceland.

The Nordic way of life is not only deeply rooted in the quality of the Icelandic Provisions’ products but runs deep in the organizational culture through the WÁOO (pronounced WOW!) values. When we are attracting talent to join our growing organization, a natural question we ask is whether the candidate brings the “wáoo” factor? We describe is as: W elcoming, Á mbitious, O ptimistic, and O n with the butter!

With a strong consumer and business base to build on, we are looking for product-obsessed, passionate individuals who are energized about rapid growth and achievement and want to be a part of the happy, healthy cultural movement that we are leading. We believe in putting best-in-class products in the market and take pride in what we are building, “making everything count” along the way.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the end-to-end AR process, including billing and invoicing, cash application, aging and collections, and deductions and disputes
• Research and resolve short payments and overpayments, manage exception handling in cash application, and work directly with customers to reconcile discrepancies
• Manage and liaise with our third-party deduction management firm
• Serve as the system owner for HighRadius and the AR modules in NetSuite, including managing EDI invoicing and remittance data and related integrations
• Own the weekly borrowing base process for our asset-based line of credit and serve as the primary point of contact for the annual field exam
• Manage new customer setup cross-functionally with Sales and Operations
• Support month-end close through AR and line of credit reconciliations and review of the allowance for doubtful accounts
• Partner with external auditors during the year-end audit for areas of responsibility
• Drive process improvement initiatives and contribute to ad-hoc projects as the business evolves
• Manage and develop one direct report

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with demonstrated growth in responsibility
• Deep expertise in Accounts Receivable processes
• CPG experience working with major retailers and distributors, ideally in food and beverage, including a firm understanding of trade spend, common promotional strategies, off-invoice promotions, and how trade funds are settled, whether off-invoice or through customer deductions
• NetSuite proficiency

Preferred:

• Experience with HighRadius Deduction Management and Cash Application modules (strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with EDI transactions (e.g., 810 invoices, 820 remittance advice) with retailers and distributors
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude) to improve processes and create efficiencies, or a strong desire to build those skills
• Experience managing direct reports and third-party relationships
• Experience working successfully in a remote or hybrid work environment

What makes you successful:

• You take full ownership of your work, follow through consistently, and anticipate problems before they arise
• You're flexible and adaptable, comfortable operating in the grey, and able to move things forward when the answer isn't black and white or the process isn't fully defined yet
• You communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently, whether you're talking to a customer, a vendor, or a VP
• You're exceptionally detail-oriented and highly organized, but you also know when to step back and prioritize what's material and highest impact

ORGANIZATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

The ideal candidate for any role within Icelandic Provisions needs to align to the values by exemplifying WÁOO (pronounced WOW!) in the way that they lead. We will naturally be assessing for the “wáoo” factor (i.e., did they “wáoo” you and will they “wáoo” others?) Here’s how we describe it: W elcoming, Á mbitious, O ptimistic, O n with the butter!

• W ELCOMING - Food is one of the greatest connectors we have as humans. In the English language the word “companion,” in Spanish the word “companero,” in Italian the word “compagno,” and in French the word “copain” all come from the Latin meaning “with whom one eats bread.” We love this because we are a provisions company, and we value and embrace how food brings us together. So, it’s only natural that we look for talent that is hospitable and welcoming, treating and accepting others in a way that is consistent with the culture at IP.
• A MBITIOUS - We have big dreams. We are eager, brave, passionate and love to punch above our weight. We compete in one of the most competitive categories in the consumer-packaged goods retail landscape and we are a small and mighty team. We are seeking individuals who are smart, entrepreneurial, and energized by charging toward a common goal to join our team.
• O PTIMISTIC - We are a glass half full company. Iceland is regarded as one of the happiest countries on earth despite being dark for much of the year. We are looking for individuals who are focused on the upside, shy away from negativity, and know how to persevere no matter what the circumstances are.
• O N WITH THE BUTTER! - Put simply we do not like to dilly-dally. We connect dots, move, and then move on. There is an Icelandic phrase that is used to encourage people to get on with it called “áfram með smjörið” which literally translates as “get on with the butter.” We are seeking individuals who know how to make informed decisions and then quickly action them.

YOU’RE AN IDEAL CANDIDATE IF...

• You think working in a fast paced, ever changing, entrepreneurial environment is exciting
• You believe there is always a better way. You ask lots of questions, actively seek the opinions of others and love working collaboratively
• You are a “Swiss Army Knife” of talents and are comfortable with the often fluid, changing environment of a startup and want to make a positive and lasting impact
• The unknown, the ill-defined or the uncharted motivates you
• You are looking for a work environment without a lot of hierarchy, you like empowerment and have a “roll up your sleeves” mentality
• You have strong analytical skills balanced with a great sense of logic and pragmatism when it comes to problem solving
• You are self-aware, you pay attention to organizational dynamics, and you are comfortable pacing how you influence and drive organizational change
• You are both a doer and an optimist

WHAT ICELANDIC PROVISIONS OFFER:

• Competitive base salary in the range of $120,000 - $140,000, commensurate with experience
• Exciting work environment in a small team and a great deal of autonomy
• Flexibility to work remotely (must be located in central or eastern time zones only) or in our New York City offices, proximity to commute to NYC preferred
• Delicious Skyr available (for free) in the office