Senior Accountant, Accounting Operations

Nordic Naturals • Watsonville, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Nordic Naturals is seeking a motivated and hands-on Senior Accountant, Accounting Operations to join our growing finance team. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in dynamic environments and excels at transforming ambiguity into order. You will play a pivotal role in maturing the accounting function—replacing ad-hoc workflows with scalable processes in the Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash cycles. Beyond day-to-day operations, you will be the primary lead for Master Data governance, Credit Risk management, and the continuous optimization of our financial reporting infrastructure to support rapid organizational growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• 3– 6+ years of progressive experience with a heavy focus on Accounting Operations, AR/AP Management, or Credit Risk.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP as it relates to accruals, revenue recognition, and sub-ledger-to-GL integrity.
• Expertise in ERP system logic (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics), specifically regarding how Master Data architecture drives automated workflows and reporting.
• Highly adaptable and proactive; able to move between high-level data governance strategy and & in-the- weeds & problem solving.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; proven ability to remain organized in a lean, fast-paced, environment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with credit risk platforms and automation tools (e.g., Avalara, Tipalti, or specialized AR/Credit software) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close for AP and AR sub-ledgers, ensuring seamless reconciliation to the General Ledger and resolving transactional discrepancies at the source.
• Own the end-to-end Master Data lifecycle for Vendors and Customers. Establish rigorous validation protocols to ensure data integrity, tax compliance (W-9/1099/Resale Certs), and secure banking/payment details to prevent fraud.
• Oversee the AR credit management process, including the evaluation of customer creditworthiness, setting and monitoring credit limits, and partnering with Sales to mitigate bad debt risk.
• Act as the primary liaison between Finance, Sales, and Procurement to streamline onboarding workflows and resolve complex hurdles within the OTC and PTP cycles.
• Identify and resolve manual bottlenecks by implementing automated solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain internal controls surrounding disbursements, billing, and credit approval hierarchies to support rapid organizational growth and financial security.
• Coordinate with external advisors to manage Sales & Use tax compliance and ensure the accurate maintenance of customer tax-exempt status.
• Act as a flexible contributor within a lean team, stepping into new functional areas, solving problems, and driving special projects as needed.
• Complete additional responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees