Vaco

Accounting Manager

Our client, a Personal Care Product Manufacturing company, is looking for an Accounting Manager to join their growing team, and be responsible for day-to-day financial reporting and the execution of month-end close.

LOCATION: 

Remote. 

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The Accounting Manager applies experience and knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports. 

This position will manage 1 direct report, and will report to the VP, Finance. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in managing the monthly and annual financial statement closing process and review preliminary results for variances, reasonability, etc.
• Maintain the general ledger. Prepare or review monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts such as AP/AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other accrued expenses. Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and accurate.
• Record use tax accruals, interface with TaxConnex on payments, variances, issues, and compliance.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining corporate accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure conformance with US GAAP and SOX laws/regulations.
• Oversee all revenue areas, including Target, Amazon, Shopify and Wholesale, ensuring timely receipt of payments and reconciliation of variances.
• Approve bills in Bill.com and review GL coding.
• Review accounts payable entries on a weekly basis to identify transactions that need further review, account reclassification, department coding corrections and/or contract/agreement review and documentation.
• Lead team through daily accounting operations including A/P and A/R.
• Initiate processes and streamline existing processes for efficiency and to sustain future growth of enterprise.
• Establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions.
• Contribute to external audits, which may include reviewing workpapers prepared by accountants/others, submitting requests and coordinating to ensure audit timelines are met, and escalating issues as they arise.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S./B.A. in Finance, Accounting or equivalent; MBA a plus.
• 5 years of experience in Consumer Products or Retail, with public accounting experience required.
• CPA is a plus with 3 years of audit experience from a global or national CPA firm
• Experience in a consumer products company or retailer dealing with trade spending a plus
• Inventory experience a plus
• Excellent knowledge and application of US GAAP
• Advanced knowledge and experience in Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong project management skills
• Direct experience with Accounting ERP systems (NetSuite or SAP), and Bill.com
• Proven ability to operate and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth company by maintaining focus, strong organization, and time management skills.
• Solution orientated and innovative with the desire to bring ideas forward and get involved in all areas of the business.
• Excellent relationship skills, a team player with the ability to inspire others.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
• Flexible to respond to requests and work cross-functionally.
• Strong work ethic, integrity, and commitment to excellence.

COMPENSATION:

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure: $120K-$130K bonus. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.