Accounting Manager

Real food, real mission, real ownership. Plant Strong is changing the way the world eats and they need an accounting pro who can keep up.Plant StrongAt Plant Strong, we believe food should help people live stronger, longer, healthier lives with products that have simple ingredients, strong standards, no gimmicks. What more do you need to know? Oh yea, if you are energized by meaningful work, inspired by health and wellness, and excited to be part of a fast-growing movement, Plant Strong is a place where you can grow your career while making a real impact. Alongside other great humans together!What You Will DoPlant Strong is seeking a hands-on Accounting Manager to own day-to-day accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. This role will execute and improve core processes across a complex CPG environment with multiple SKUs, copackers, inventory locations, and eCommerce channels.Responsibilities:Lead monthly close process and maintain supporting schedulesPrepare GAAP-compliant financial statements, ensuring accuracy across journal entries, reconciliations, and reportingTrack and reconcile inventory across multiple locations and 3PLs, investigating and resolving discrepancies as they ariseMaintain SKU-level costing and support COGS accuracyRecord and reconcile all activity from Shopify and Amazon, including payouts, fees, refunds, and discountsEnsure accurate net revenue reporting across all ecommerce channelsMaintain and support key accounting systems including QuickBooks Desktop, Bill.com, Webgility, and SPS CommerceIdentify and implement process improvements within the existing accounting structureOversee AP/AR processes and reconciliations, supporting cash tracking and working capital visibilityTrack retailer deductions, chargebacks, and trade spend activityFollow established accounting policies and internal controls to ensure consistency, compliance, and ongoing audit readinessManage monthly sales tax reporting and ensure timely, accurate filingsCoordinate with the external CPA firm to support annual federal and state tax return preparation, providing required financial data, schedules, and documentation while ensuring timely year-end closeIssue annual 1099 forms and ensure compliance with IRS vendor reporting requirementsPartner with operations and eCommerce teams to resolve discrepanciesProvide reporting support to CEO and external partners as neededWho You AreThe ideal candidate is a self-directed accounting professional with deep CPG experience who thrives with minimal oversight and can hit the ground running. They have owned the full month-end close process and bring hands-on proficiency in QuickBooks and enterprise-level systems. Above all, they operate with a high degree of personal ownership and initiative.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA a plus)5+ years of experience in CPG food and beverage, with hands-on exposure to eCommerce and inventory managementStrong experience with inventory and cost accounting and eCommerce reconciliation (Shopify/Amazon)Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Desktop a plusAttention to detail and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsBenefitsCompetitive base salaryMedical coverage through BCBS (50/50 employer/employee split)Discretionary bonus potentialEquity participation (available after 6 months)