Senior Accountant

Reports To: Controller / Director of Accounting and Finance Position Summary The Senior Accountant is responsible for managing/overseeing core accounting functions, with a strong focus on commission accounting and reconciliation, as well as supporting month-end close and day-to-day accounting operations. This role requires an adaptable, highly hands‑on accounting professional with strong analytical skills and attention to detail, capable of operating effectively in a transaction‑heavy, lean environment and motivated to grow into increased responsibility over time. Key Responsibilities Commission Revenue Accounting Responsible for overseeing tasks supporting the correct accrual and reporting of commission revenue earned (invoice order, reconciliation, investigate and resolve discrepancies, monitor payment, apply payment) Review and prepare commission reconciliation between vendor statements, various deductions, and chargebacks against internal commission records Analyze and reconcile vendor statements, deductions, chargebacks, and trade promotions Partner with sales and operations to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate Manage communication with vendor to ensure accurate commission payouts Core Accounting (Close, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable) Assist in full-cycle accounting activities, including journal entries, accruals, estimates, reconciliations, and month-end close and year-end close process Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies Prepare bank reconciliations and balance sheet reviews Assist overseeing accounts receivable and accounts payable processes Monitor collections and follow up on open balances Assist to ensure timely vendor and expense report payments and proper coding Prepare and assist with various tax and business filings Assist in preparing and coordinating with external CPA firm for tax filings Other Duties Review work and provide guidance to accounting staff Improve and document accounting processes in a lean environment Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis Perform ad‑hoc reporting and analysis requests, other accounting and administrative tasks as needed Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 4–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in food brokerage, wholesale, or distribution Strong understanding of GAAP and hands‑on month-end close Experience with commission-based accounting (commissions, deductions, chargebacks, and promotion spend) preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially with Excel (basics, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, basic formulas reconciliations) Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) Preferred Experience working in a small lean business environment Experience with food industry (brokerage, wholesale, distribution, etc.) accounting Exposure to commission-based accounting, deductions, or promotional spend Personal Attributes Ability to prioritize, manage deadlines and work independently Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills Strong organizational and communication skills High attention to detail and accuracy with a practical, solutions‑oriented mindset Proactive, adaptable, hands‑on, and process‑improvement mindset #J-18808-Ljbffr