Staff Accountant

About LifeSeasons

LifeSeasons is a health and wellness company dedicated to helping customers live life to the fullest. LifeSeasons develops nutritional formulations that combine nature and science. As a growing brand in the supplement space, we rely on strong financial discipline to fuel sustainable growth across Direct-to-Consumer, eCommerce, and Retail distribution channels.

LifeSeasons fosters a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement are core values. We look for individuals who move quickly, think strategically, and take ownership of their work. As a growing company, we place an emphasis on building a team of people who are solutions-oriented, adaptable, and motivated to make an impact. Every role at LifeSeasons contributes to our growth.

Job Location: Remote position limited to candidates located in or near Salt Lake City, UT. Exceptions may be considered based on experience and business needs.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day accounting operations of LifeSeasons. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the monthly close process, reconciling accounts, and assisting with inventory accounting. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who has developed a solid foundation in general accounting principles and is looking for an opportunity to expand their responsibilities within a growing company.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare journal entries and maintain supporting documentation.
• Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, appropriate coding, and proper supporting documentation.
• Maintain organized accounting records in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Support day-to-day inventory accounting processes to ensure accurate inventory valuation.
• Work with Operations and other departments to ensure inventory transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Identify recurring inventory discrepancies and help develop processes to improve inventory accuracy and controls.
• Assist with sales tax processes and supporting documentation.
• Provide documentation and schedules for annual audits, tax filings, and other external accounting requirements.
• Assist with maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support accounting system and ERP data maintenance.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Operations, Sales, and other cross-functional teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, documentation, and efficiency.
• Perform other accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• 1-3+ years of accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of general accounting principles and GAAP.
• Experience performing general ledger reconciliations.
• Experience working with accounting, ERP, and inventory management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office or similar software.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and follow transactions through multiple systems.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, distribution, eCommerce, or dietary supplement industries.
• Experience working with third-party distribution partners.
• Experience assisting with audits and external accounting relationships.
• Experience with Sage 100 ERP.
• Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel skills.