Overview
Senior Accountant Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at HIPPEAS Snacks
Title: Senior Accountant
Company: HIPPEAS Snacks
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Job Description: Senior Accountant
Position: Senior Accountant
Reports to: Controller
Location: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: $80,000-$90,000 + 10-15% annual bonus
Company Overview:
Hippeas is a fast-growing, plant-based snack brand on a mission to change snacking for the better. Known for our delicious chickpea-based snacks, including puffs and chips, we are passionate about delivering tasty, nutritious, and sustainable products to consumers around the globe. At Hippeas, we believe in spreading good vibes, and we are looking for dynamic, driven individuals who share our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and creating a positive impact.
Position Summary
The Senior Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of a small, collaborative finance team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end closing, and ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a hands-on environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare journal entries, including accruals and adjustments
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Reconcile Balance Sheet accounts (bank, credit cards, prepaid expenses, accruals, etc.)
- Own the update of actuals reporting and Amex/T&E reconciliations
- Own the reconciliations for Shopify, Amazon, Sysco, Faire, TikTok
- Support accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions as needed
- Maintain and update fixed asset/prepaid schedules and record depreciation/amortization
- Assist in preparing financial statements and internal reports
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
- Support audits by preparing schedules and documentation
- Help improve/implement new accounting processes and internal controls
- Assist the controller with other ad hoc reporting
Qualifications & Attributes
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3–5 years of accounting experience, ideally within a small to mid-sized CPG based company
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles (GAAP knowledge preferred)
- Strong proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP/Index/ Pivots/ Sumifs/etc.)
- Experience with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Business Central, or similar)
- Exposure to full-cycle accounting processes
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong record of complex project management with multi-disciplinary teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate across teams
- Ability to prioritize and effectively measure and drive for results in an entrepreneurial work environment
Hippeas is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you are excited about the opportunity to help grow a trailblazing brand while making an impact, we’d love to hear from you!
