Senior Accountant

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 support accounting operations, focusing on audit assistance, cost accounting, intercompany transactions, consolidations, and inventory reconciliation. You will play a key role in month-end close, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will

• Assist with the preparation and closing of the financial books monthly.
• Manage and record intercompany transactions and ensure proper reconciliation.
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Assist with audit preparation and provide necessary documentation to auditors.
• Manage sales tax records and ensure timely and accurate sales tax reconciliations.
• Manage monthly accounting close procedures, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reports, in accordance with GAAP.
• Contribute to the oversight of physical inventory and assist in inventory reconciliation.
• Support corporate consolidations, ensuring consistency and accuracy across multiple entities.
• Implement and refine accounting processes to enhance efficiency in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

You have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance
• 3+years in retail or CPG accounting
• Proven experience in accounting, with a strong focus on audit support, cost accounting, and intercompany reconciliation.
• 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 supervision.
• A proactive, self-starter with excellent communication and team collaboration skills.
• In-depth understanding of GAAP principles and accounting best practices.

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.