Accounting Manager - Barebells & NOCCO, USA
About The Position
Vitamin Well Group is seeking an analytical, hands-on Accounting Manager in a newly created role supporting its growing US and Canadian operations and the continued development of its business in Mexico. The position leads two Staff Accountants and one AP Specialist and oversees accounts payable operations while supporting general ledger activities and month-end close. It combines accounting leadership with team development, internal controls, and continuous process improvement. The role reports to the Director of Accounting. The Accounting Manager oversees general ledger work across US and Canadian entities, including journal entries, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations. The role also oversees the full accounts payable cycle and manages and improves Medius and related AP workflows. Additional responsibilities include supporting close coordination, financial reporting and audit requests; maintaining audit-ready records; improving accounting procedures, controls, and workflows; supporting systems enhancements and integrations; and leading and developing the accounting team. The position is based in Marina del Rey, California, and requires on-site attendance five days per week. The advertised base salary range is $120,000–$145,000 annually. The application deadline is November 20, 2026, though applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and the role may be filled earlier.
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 within 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 accurate and timely completion of assigned month-end close activities.
- 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 AP 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 within 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 in collaboration 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 clear expectations, priorities, and deadlines, providing regular feedback and ongoing development.
- Provide hands-on support to ensure accurate and timely execution.
- Promote accountability and collaboration, escalating risks, resource constraints, and unresolved issues to the Director of Accounting when needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
