Senior Accountant
hace 5 días
Bohemia
Company: Redefine Meals Reports to: Director of Finance & Accounting Location: Bayshore Long Island, NY Employment Type: Full-Time About Redefine Meals Redefine Meals is a rapidly growing prepared-meal business. As the company continues to expand its operations and retail footprint, we are looking for a detail-oriented, analytical Senior Accountant to strengthen our accounting function and support the Director of Finance & Accounting in maintaining accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and scalable accounting processes. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to play a meaningful role in a growing business and work closely with senior leadership. Position Overview The Senior Accountant will be responsible for key accounting functions, including general ledger management, month-end and year-end close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and audit support. Reporting directly to the Director of Finance & Accounting, this individual will help ensure the integrity of financial information, identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, and provide timely reporting to support business decisions. The ideal candidate is hands-on, proactive, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and capable of taking ownership of accounting responsibilities with limited supervision. Key Responsibilities General Accounting and Financial Reporting • Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations., • Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes., • Prepare and analyze financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reporting., • Investigate variances, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records., • Ensure accounting practices comply with U.S. GAAP and company policies. Inventory and Cost Accounting • Support inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and inventory valuation., • Reconcile inventory balances and investigate variances, shrinkage, and costing discrepancies., • Partner with operations and production teams to improve cost reporting and financial visibility., • Assist with tracking product margins and identifying opportunities to improve profitability. Audit, Controls, and Compliance • Coordinate with external auditors and prepare supporting schedules and documentation., • Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures., • Support tax-related requests and other financial compliance requirements., • Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to accuracy and efficiency. Finance Leadership and Business Support • Provide financial analyses and reporting to support the Director of Finance & Accounting and the broader leadership team., • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and financial planning., • Develop and improve accounting workflows as the business grows., • Collaborate with operations, purchasing, payroll, and other departments to ensure accurate financial information.Qualifications, • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field., • Approximately 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience., • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting., • Experience managing or supporting month-end and year-end close., • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems., • Use of AI as a tool when completing tasks., • Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO)., • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work directly with senior leadership.Preferred Qualifications, • Active CPA license or CPA eligibility., • Big Four public accounting or external audit experience., • Experience in food manufacturing, distribution, inventory-intensive businesses, or multi-location operations., • Experience improving accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting systems manuall and through the use of AI., • Familiarity with inventory costing, COGS, and gross margin analysis., • Experience with Ramp.Compensation and Benefits, • Annual performance-based bonus opportunity., • Medical, dental, and vision insurance., • Retirement plan- 401k, • Professional development and CPA-related support, where applicable., • Opportunity to work directly with the Director of Finance & Accounting and grow alongside an expanding business. Compensation will be commensurate with experience, technical capabilities, and relevant credentials. Candidates with a CPA, Big Four audit experience, or directly relevant inventory and manufacturing accounting experience may qualify for the upper end of the salary range.