Staff Accountant

Feastables•Chicago, IL

18d•$85,000 - $95,000

About The Position

As the Staff Accountant at Feastables, you will oversee our ERP system while being responsible for the detailed handling of our daily accounts receivable and accounts payable, ensuring each transaction is accurately captured in the general ledger. Your expertise will ensure that every financial transaction is accounted for accurately, providing a reliable foundation for all of our accounting operations. Collaborating closely with other departments, you will ensure a comprehensive understanding of Feastables’ financial performance to support informed strategic business decisions. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated accounting professional with a track record in the Food & Beverage CPG industry, Big 4 accounting experience, and a startup mindset - if this sounds like you, read on below!

Requirements

3+ years of hands-on accounting experience within the Food & Beverage CPG industry
Strong knowledge of accounting and financial processes, controls, and systems in the Food & Beverage industry including COGS and inventory management
Proven track record in analyzing financial data and crafting strategic plans that drive growth and profitability
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making
Exceptional interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and strong verbal and written communication abilities
Adaptable, entrepreneurial mindset with a self-starter mentality, comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Experience with Netsuite ERP or similar systems
Working knowledge of Ramp accounts payable tool is desirable
Understanding of governance, risk, compliance, and legal issues relevant to the Food & Beverage CPG industry

Nice To Haves

CPA certification is strongly preferred
Prior experience in a Big 4 accounting firm is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Execute across all accounting operations, including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, and Revenue Recognition
Identify financial opportunities and risks in collaboration with key stakeholders
Develop and implement Feastables’ financial vision and strategies
Monitor and evaluate our financial performance against key performance indicators
Design and implement robust financial systems, controls, and processes for accurate budgeting and forecasting
Ensure regulatory compliance and accurate financial and tax reporting in line with GAAP and industry regulations
Create financial plans that align with our short-term and long-term objectives