Accounting Manager

Purple Carrot•Chicago, IL

14h•$95,000 - $112,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our mission-driven team. As an integral part of the Finance & Accounting department, you will join forces with the Associate Director of Finance & Accounting (to whom you will also report) in our continued effort to inspire people to eat more plants! We are looking for candidates who are passionate about financial integrity, process optimization, and scaling accounting operations in a fast-paced e-commerce environment. This position will play an important role in ensuring the accuracy of our financial reporting and maintaining robust internal controls to support Purple Carrot’s continued growth. As the Accounting Manager, you will be focused on overseeing the month-end close process, managing accounts receivable, and providing critical financial insights to the business. We greatly thank all applicants; however, only those under serious consideration will be contacted.

Requirements

4+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least one year in a supervisory or management role.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Able to commute to the office in Chicago
In-depth knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling).
Demonstrated experience with Quickbooks.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or actively pursuing CPA license is strongly preferred.
Excitement for working in a dynamic environment with a high level of ambiguity and potential
Strong internal and external communication
A passion for process improvement to accelerate the month-end close and other team and individual responsibilities

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Develop and maintain internal control structures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP.
Implement workflow improvements within the ERP system to increase efficiency in transaction processing.
Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, fixed assets, cost accounting, and sales tax compliance.
Work with external stakeholders such as auditors, third-party contractors, and the parent company.
Assist with ad-hoc projects and tasks as necessary.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
FSA
life insurance
matching retirement plan
generous and flexible paid time off
Purple Carrot box delivery credits
professional development
the opportunity to work in collaboration with teammates who are passionate about food!