Staff Accountant

Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / Food & Beverage

Location:

New York, NY – Hybrid (2 days per week in office)

Reports To:

Controller

Salary Range: $70,000–$85,000 annually, depending on experience

HIPPEAS is a fast-growing CPG snack company known for its delicious chickpea-based snacks. We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team.

This role will support the day-to-day accounting operations of the business as well as the monthly close process. The ideal candidate has hands‑on accounting experience within the CPG, food & beverage, or consumer products industry and is comfortable working in a fast‑paced, growing environment.

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, including proper GL coding, department allocation, and supporting documentation.
• Review invoices for appropriate approvals in accordance with company policies.
• Assist with weekly payment processing and vendor inquiries.
• Review vendor statements and research discrepancies, duplicate invoices, credits, and outstanding balances.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and support AP aging reviews.

• Prepare and post recurring and non‑recurring journal entries as part of the monthly close process.
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Review general ledger activity for unusual or incorrectly coded transactions.
• Assist the Senior Accountant and Controller with ensuring an accurate and timely monthly close.
• Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Prepare monthly bank and cash reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Assist with recording cash activity and ensuring transactions are properly reflected in the general ledger.
• Support cash reporting and other treasury‑related accounting activities as needed.

• Support inventory and cost‑of‑goods‑sold accounting and reconciliations.
• Assist with inventory‑related journal entries and month‑end reporting.
• Assist with freight, warehousing, logistics, and other CPG‑related expense reconciliations.
• Assist in the UK month end close process, reconciliate intercompany accounts, and help maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with UK GAAP.

• Assist with year‑end audit requests and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Support the Senior Accountant and Controller with internal controls and process improvements.
• Assist with 1099 preparation and other accounting compliance requirements as needed.

• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes.
• Partner with members of Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and other departments to resolve accounting issues.
• Support additional accounting and finance projects as the company continues to grow.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Previous CPG experience required; food & beverage or snack industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and general ledger accounting.
• Hands‑on experience with accounts payable, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience supporting a monthly close process.
• Familiarity with inventory and COGS accounting is strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft…