Senior Accountant

Los Angeles, CA

Full Time

Finance and Accounting

Mid Level

Our Mission:

At Happiest Baby, we're on a mission to help parents raise healthy, happy children and save lives. We're the creators of SNOO, the world’s first smart sleeper and the safest baby bed ever made, proven to add 1-2 hours of sleep per night. With a legacy of developing landmark products, content, and services, our work is recognized and exhibited in some of the world's top art museums, including the SF MOMA and the London Design Museum. Under the leadership of our CEO, Dr. Harvey Karp, a renowned pediatrician, and author of the best-seller, “Happiest Baby on the Block," we're a mission-driven company looking to expand our team with passionate, dedicated individuals.

Your Role:

As a Senior Accountant at Happiest Baby, you will be instrumental in managing the accounting for our financial processes, including the order to cash cycle, revenue recognition, inventory tracking, and sales tax/VAT filings. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Accounting, this role requires a mix of advanced excel skills, analytical prowess, accounting knowledge, and organizational skills to support our finance department's efficiency and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage and optimize the accounting and analyses for the order to cash cycle and revenue recognition process for retail and rental lines of business across US and international markets.
Properly record and account for inventory procurement workflow from inventory receipts to shipments and transfers, essentially accounting for all inventory movements in QuickBooks.
Assist in the monthly closing process, including journal entries, balance sheet analyses and reconciliations, and other financial analyses.
Participate in annual physical inventory counts and support the monthly financial close cycle with reconciliations and analyses.
Prepare data and documents for sales tax and VAT filings, coordinating with outside firms, and ensuring timely reconciliations of related accounts.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and data accuracy.
Contribute to the financial audit process and preparation of required audit support schedules.
Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as Operations and Marketing to provide data support and ensure accurate financial reporting and alignment of business objectives.
Assist in the evaluation and implementation of accounting software and systems upgrades to support evolving business needs. Engage in continuous learning and development to enhance skills and adapt to Happiest Baby's dynamic environment.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field from an accredited institution.
3-5 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, with a strong preference for CPA designation.
Exceptional accounting and bookkeeping skills, including a thorough understanding of the conceptual accounting framework and natural balances.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and data management/analysis skills, with a willingness to become conversant with Power Pivot and Power Query within the first sixty days (training provided).
Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and technological skills, coupled with a passion for delivering error-free work.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and thrive in a startup environment.

Perks:

Competitive health, dental, and eyecare plans.
401(k) plan.
Generous take-what-you-need vacation policy.
Daily catered lunches.

Join our team and contribute to our mission of saving babies’ lives while working in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

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