General Accountant

Seeking an accomplished and detail-oriented General Accountant to join the team. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of our financial reporting while driving excellence across all core accounting functions.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Accounts Receivable, general accounting knowledge, coupled with strong ERP (SAP) experience and a proactive mindset toward continuous improvement. You will collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, and other cross-functional partners to support efficient month-end close, streamline reporting, and uphold the brand’s standards of integrity, precision, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

o   Manage full-cycle Accounts Receivable processes, including invoicing, collections, reconciliations, and monitoring of customer accounts to ensure accuracy and timeliness

o   Manage day-to-day AR activities, including customer invoicing, cash application, and account maintenance

o   Review customer accounts and investigate outstanding balances, unapplied cash, short pays, deductions, and discrepancies

o   Assist with collections and follow up on overdue customer balances as needed

o   Research and resolve customer deductions, credits, and payment discrepancies

o   Prepare and maintain AR aging reports and identify items requiring follow-up

o   Reconcile the accounts receivable ledger with the general ledger to ensure accuracy

o   Monitor and process incoming customer payments. Respond to customer inquiries regarding billing, payments, and account status

o   Collaborate with Operations, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to ensure data accuracy

o   Assist with distributor chargebacks disputes, and inquiries

General Ledger & Month-End Close

o   Assist with various monthly journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analyses

o   Assist with month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules

o   Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries as assigned

o   Perform balance sheet account reconciliations and investigate variances

o   Review transactions for accuracy and proper account classification

o   Support the preparation and review of monthly financial reporting

o   Maintain organized and complete documentation supporting account balances and journal entries

o   Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation as needed

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

o   Supporting with any ad hoc request whether it may be internal or external audits

o   Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy (required)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in corporate or multinational environments
• Strong expertise in Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Variance Analysis, and Month-End Close
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas)
• Sound understanding of US GAAP, compliance, and audit practices
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet month-end deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with a broader accounting team
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have:

• CPA or Certified Tax Technician license preferred but not required