Senior Accountant at Kinetic Brands

About Kinetic Brands

Unconventional brands for unconventional people. 

Kinetic is a full-stack brand incubator owning a portfolio of digital brands. The brands we build are the opposite of basic. Each brand has a distinct identity, memorable product, and cult following. Through our full-stack infrastructure (meaning we manage everything in-house–including fulfillment, supply chain, R&D, marketing, and development), we can go first to market with any brand concept and create something truly bespoke that stands out even in the most crowded of industries.

About the Role

The Senior Accountant will assist with the day-to-day accounting operations at Kinetic Brands and work closely with a collaborative team. As our Senior Accountant, you'll focus on month-end close, expense allocations, intercompany transactions, consolidations, retail/cost accounting, and ensure compliance with GAAP standards. You have strong analytical skills, are a self-starter, and are a master of details who is energized by a fast-paced environment. 

You will

• Assist with the preparation and closing of the financial books
• Manage and record intercompany transactions
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow reports
• Support corporate consolidations, ensuring accuracy across multiple entities.
• Own audit-ready recordkeeping and reporting
• Manage full ownership of divisional P&L and balance sheets, including all associated journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting
• Oversee the processing of accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP), and manage sales tax records and reconciliations
• Manage monthly accounting close procedures and deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, reports) in compliance with GAAP
• Assist with the company’s payables and receivables and manage AR/AP
• Create and implement new accounting processes to improve efficiency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

You have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• 3+years in retail or CPG accounting
• Strong knowledge of multi-entity accounting and intercompany accounting practices.
• Advanced Excel skills with a track record of creating robust financial reports.
• Experience using Quickbooks Online accounting software
• Ability to handle sensitive information with respect, privacy, and tact
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment and take initiative without requiring supervision.
• Ability to create and implement new processes in a fast-paced, start-up environment

Bonus points for

• CPG industry experience
• CPA licensure
• Retail and/or Cost Experience
• Start-Up experience

Perks

• Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits so you don’t have to worry about it!
• Unlimited PTO. If you need time off take it, we trust you! (and FYI we have minimum use requirements)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave and 4 weeks modified return to work program to ease you back into the flow!
• 401k with 4% company match
• Home Office expense reimbursement
• Generous employee discount

Work environment

• This role will be a hybrid in person/remote role with 2-3 days a week in person at our Passaic, NJ location

Kinetic Brands is an equal opportunity employer — we believe being successful is directly tied to creating a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment.