Accounting Manager - Barebells & NOCCO, USA

Vitamin Well Group•Los Angeles, CA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Vitamin Well Group is seeking an analytical, hands-on Accounting Manager to support its growing US and Canadian operations and the continued development of its business in Mexico. This newly created role reports to the Director of Accounting and leads two Staff Accountants and one AP Specialist. It combines accounting leadership with team development, internal controls, and ongoing process improvement. The Accounting Manager oversees general ledger activities across US and Canadian entities, supports month-end close, financial reporting, and audit requests, and manages the full accounts payable cycle. The role also develops accounting procedures and controls, improves GL and AP processes, supports accounting-system enhancements and integrations, and maintains accurate, organized, audit-ready records. The position is based in Marina del Rey, California, and requires on-site attendance five days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including strong general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and accounts payable experience.
Experience leading and developing teams.
Strong understanding of US GAAP, accounting principles, and internal controls.
Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP and accounting systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Detail-oriented and comfortable managing competing deadlines, particularly during month-end close.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments and global accounting teams.
Proactive approach to process improvement, technology, and automation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in CPG, food and beverage, manufacturing, or distribution.
Experience with multi-entity or international accounting operations.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Medius, or similar AP automation systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee general ledger activities across US and Canadian entities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Review accounting entries, investigate variances, and resolve reconciling items.
Ensure assigned month-end close activities are completed accurately and on time.
Support the Director of Accounting with close coordination, financial reporting, and audit requests.
Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, posting, vendor reconciliations, and payment preparation.
Monitor AP aging, payment terms, vendor records, and payment accuracy.
Investigate discrepancies and ensure appropriate approvals, segregation of duties, and internal controls.
Manage and improve Medius and related AP workflows, including system administration, reporting, documentation, and employee training.
Develop and maintain accounting procedures, reconciliations, review controls, and approval workflows.
Identify inefficiencies, recurring errors, and control gaps in GL and AP processes; improve processes through standardization, automation, and better use of existing systems.
Support accounting system enhancements and integrations, including testing, troubleshooting, and data validation with IT and global accounting teams.
Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready accounting records.
Lead, coach, and develop two Staff Accountants and one AP Specialist; set expectations, priorities, and deadlines and provide regular feedback and development.
Provide hands-on support to ensure accurate and timely execution, promote accountability and collaboration, and escalate risks, resource constraints, and unresolved issues to the Director of Accounting.