Accounting Manager

Job Type

Full-time

Description

At Kaspien, our mission is to be a brand's ultimate online growth partner. We empower brands to achieve their online retail goals through innovative, proprietary technology, tailored strategies, and mutually beneficial partnerships. Through incredible passion, sheer tenacity, and a bootstrap mentality, we've built Kaspien into a brand's ultimate online growth partner. 13 years since our founding, our team remains energized by the hard-working, curious, spirited culture we've nurtured since day one.

Position Summary:

The Accounting Manager performs and leads a variety of finance, accounting and reporting activities for the company utilizing technical accounting knowledge, excellent communication, collaboration as well as problem solving skills.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform various complex accounting reconciliations for all Marketplaces
• Analyze and review complex and detailed data for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with implementation of and ongoing SOX compliance
• Assist with annual audit and quarterly reviews
• Manage and Prepare documentation for external/internal auditors
• Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to prepare, review, and approve select journal entries and account reconciliations and maintain the corporate chart of accounts
• Ability to manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneously
• Articulate accounting tasks and drive process improvement within the accounting staff
• Manage and direct the month end/quarter end/year end close processes
• Train accounting team members and others in company on accounting best practices
• Develop staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships
• Become a super user with Kaspien's NetSuite ERP
• Use knowledge of operations and available technology to create efficiencies in tasks and processes
• General accounting duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Education, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance preferred, or else equivalent years of job-related experience
• 7+ years of progressive work experience in accounting or related field
• 3+ years of managing an accounting team
• NetSuite experience preferred. ERP experience required (e.g., SAP, MAS90, Oracle)
• SOX and internal controls experience desired
• Experience working with large data sources. We have thousands of SKUs with millions of small dollar sales.

License, Registration, and/or Certification Requirement:

• CPA (current or expired) preferred.

Required Skills:

• Excellent analytical, problem solving, communication and quantitative skills
• Outstanding leadership
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn new software
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables. An Excel knowledge test will be administered
• Knowledge of systems and software for accounting and ancillary functions
• Experience with ERP system in accounting
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and to adjust plans to meet changing needs and requirements
• Ability to identify issues, research and implement relevant and effective solutions
• Independent and self-starter. A person who does not require micromanagement.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise a staff of 5-10 employees and/or contractors

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced, deadline-oriented office environment
• Remote, with occasional travel to Spokane WA

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to regularly talk, hear, see and operate a computer, keyboard and mouse
• Occasionally lift, pull/push and carry up to 15 pounds

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Kaspien, Inc., uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

Salary Description

$90,000 - $120,000 annually D.O.E.