Financial Accountant

TATEMADA is seeking a detail-oriented and highly reliable Senior Finance Accountant to own the accuracy of our books and the integrity of our monthly close process. This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of general ledger activity, financial reporting, and account reconciliations, while playing a key role in maintaining strong internal controls and audit readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting skills, sound judgment, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

You will serve as a trusted point of contact for external auditors, tax preparers, and company leadership, delivering accurate, timely financial information with the highest level of professionalism and discretion.

• Manage month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals
• Prepare financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for leadership review
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
• Handle AP/AR oversight, payroll journal entries, and fixed asset tracking
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal control policies
• Support external audits and tax preparation in coordination with CPA/auditors
• Mentor junior accountants or bookkeeping staff, as applicable
• Manage the annual trade promotion budget by retailer and distributor.
• Validate and reconcile retailer deductions (bill-backs, shortages, damaged goods, pricing claims, promotional allowances).
• Review and approve trade spending requests.
• Analyze promotional ROI, lift, and profitability.
• Forecast trade spend accruals and ensure accurate month-end financial reporting.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Demand Planning, and brokers to validate promotional plans.
• Maintain trade promotion management (TPM) systems.
• Identify over payments and recover invalid deductions.
• Build dashboards for trade spend, deduction trends, and promotional effectiveness.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA a plus, though not always required at this level
• Strong Excel skills; experience with Quick Books, Net Suite, or a similar ERP system

• Join us in maintaining the financial accuracy and integrity our organization depends on! This is a great opportunity for a detail-driven accounting professional to take ownership of the close process and general ledger, working closely with leadership and external advisors, delivering reliable financial information with precision, consistency, and professionalism.