Accounting Manager

Our growing health food is client seeking a Senior Accountant to own inventory accounting, cost of goods sold (COGS), and indirect tax compliance. This role is critical to ensuring accuracy in gross margin reporting and supporting the continued growth of the business. This is a high-impact role requiring both technical expertise and operational understanding within a CPG environment. Responsibilities Month-End Close Ownership Support Director of Accounting with coordination of the month-end close process Ensure timely and accurate completion of journal entries and reconciliations, both preparation and review Review balance sheet accounts and investigate variances Intercompany accounting Process Standardization Support the development and implementation of standardized close procedures within a well-established, growing business Build and maintain documentation (SOPs, checklists, timelines) Improve close efficiency and reduce cycle time Balance Sheet Integrity Ensure high-quality reconciliations across all accounts Establish clear ownership and accountability for reconciliations Proactively identify and resolve issues Cross-Functional Coordination Partner with FP&A, Operations, and other teams to ensure alignment Support audit readiness and external reporting requirements Support tax compliance across North America Team Support Provide guidance to Staff Accountants Assist with training and development Step into detailed work as needed in a lean environment Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field 5–8+ years of accounting experience with at least 1 year managing a team Strong month-end close and GL experience Experience improving or rebuilding close processes Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills 401k (4% match) optional – pet insurance, life insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr Talent Elite Group