STAFF ACCOUNTANT - LEVEL I

We’re hiring a [Staff Accountant – Level I] to join our Finance and Accounting team. This person will bring clarity to financial data and play a pivotal role in developing accounting infrastructure to support Happy Dad’s next phase of growth. You’ll work cross-functionally to inform key decisions across departments and build systems and processes that enable smarter, faster insights into our financial performance.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with 2+ years of experience in corporate accounting, audit, or a fast-paced, accounting role at a CPG/DTC e-commerce company—especially if you’re looking to get closer to brand execution in a high-growth, culturally-driven business. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re analytically sharp, commercially curious, and excited to work in an environment where no two days look the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Post monthly journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP accounting standards and company accounting policies.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts, including various schedules for prepaids, accruals, and other liabilities.
• Conduct monthly tracking and auditing of P&L accounts to support budget accuracy and derive actionable insights.
• Evaluate e-commerce transactions, reconciling orders (Shopify, TikTok, Amazon) with payment records to ensure transaction accuracy and derive channel and SKU-level insights.
• Perform inventory reconciliations to maintain accurate stock levels and consistency with shipping records.
• Manage purchase orders between Accounts Payable and Procurement to ensure timely processing and inform cash flow forecasting.
• Prepare and analyze budget reports for different departments to support financial planning and decision-making.
• Collaborate with Strategic Finance by providing key financial data for internal and external reporting.
• Conduct root-cause analysis on key financial drivers, helping teams understand what’s working, what isn’t, and why.
• Serve as a strategic thought partner—proactively identifying high-impact insights and asking the right questions to influence direction.
• Apply structured thinking, hypothesis-driven problem-solving, and frequent communication to support data-informed decisions across teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related analytical field.
• CPA preferred, but not required.
• 2+ years of work experience in corporate accounting, audit, or financial operations at a CPG/DTC e-commerce company (alcohol experience is a plus but not required).
• Highly proficient in Excel and comfortable with various enterprise systems, including QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, etc.
• Excellent communication skills—able to distill complex data into clear, actionable takeaways.
• Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and proactive in driving clarity.

Key Partners and Team Structure

• You will report directly to the Accounting Manager.
• You’ll work closely with the Production, Procurement, and E-commerce teams, acting as a key liaison between Accounting and cross-functional stakeholders.
• You’ll collaborate frequently with the Strategic Finance and Executive teams, providing insights that shape financial decisions.
• You’ll also interface with our external partners (e.g., suppliers, vendors, etc.) to ensure accuracy and efficiency in reporting and analysis.
• This role sits at the intersection of accounting and execution—making you a critical partner for financial insights as Happy Dad scales across channels and geographies.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $68,000 - $80,000

Benefits

• PTO
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plans