Golden Pet Brands
CPG
AccountingManager
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“Accounting Manager at Golden Pet Brands. Skills: Accounting, Financial reporting, Process improvements. Prepare journal entries. Review journal entries”
Industry & Context.
Process improvements
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, External financial reporting experience, Audit support experience, Understanding of internal controls, ASC 606 (revenue), ASC 842 (leases), ASC 360 (fixed assets), Proficiency with ERP systems, Advanced Excel
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA preferred, Public company or Big 4/regional public accounting environment, SOX experience a plus, CPG industry expertise, SAP, NetSuite
What You'll Do.
Prepare journal entries
Review journal entries
Support monthly close
Support quarterly close
Ensure accurate financial reporting
Ensure timely financial reporting
Perform variance analysis
Ensure compliance with internal controls
Ensure compliance with accounting policies
Support preparation of schedules for external reporting
Support preparation of footnotes for external reporting
Support preparation of disclosures for external reporting
Deliver audit-ready schedules
Respond to external auditor
Support internal control documentation
Identify process improvements
Implement process improvements
Reconcile gross-to-net revenue schedules
Support management review of revenue disclosures
Prepare entries for finished goods inventory
Review entries for finished goods inventory
Monitor inventory balances
Partner with Operations on aging analysis
Partner with Operations on risk identification
Partner with Operations on variance investigations
Support inventory-related disclosures
Support inventory audit schedules
Record payroll journal entries
Record payroll accruals
Record related liabilities
Reconcile payroll accounts
Ensure proper classification of compensation
Ensure proper classification of benefits
Ensure proper classification of employer taxes
Oversee maintenance of fixed asset sub-ledger
Record fixed asset additions
Record fixed asset disposals
Record fixed asset transfers
Review fixed asset roll forward schedules
Prepare fixed asset related disclosures
Manage lease accounting portfolio
Record ROU asset entries
Record lease liability entries
Record lease modifications
Record lease remeasurements
Coordinate with Legal on new leases
Coordinate with Real Estate on new leases
Coordinate with Legal on modified leases
Coordinate with Real Estate on modified leases
Maintain amortization schedules for debt issuance costs
Prepare interest expense accruals
Support debt covenant compliance tracking
Support debt related financial reporting disclosures
Identify opportunities to streamline close processes
Improve reconciliation templates
Strengthen controls across assigned areas
Document standard operating procedures
Update standard operating procedures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Partner with Operations; Coordinate with HR; Coordinate with Legal; Coordinate with Real Estate
Communication Scope
Cross-functional communication
Full Job Description
Creating a world where pets live longer, healthier lives, from their very first meal. Learn more about our brands. We’re Looking For A(n): Accounting Manager Location: Hybrid (El Segundo, CA and/or Burbank/North Hollywood, CA) What You’ll Be Doing: Hands-on Accounting Manager responsible for preparing and reviewing journal entries, supporting the monthly/quarterly/annual close, and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in a fast- growing CPG environment. This role requires strong technical accounting skills across a broad range of functional areas, including revenue, AR, finished goods inventory, payroll, fixed assets, lease accounting, and debt. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, high-growth environment and brings rigor, process discipline, and reporting experience consistent with external reporting standard. General Accounting support monthly, quarterly, and annual close. Perform variance analysis and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. Support preparation of schedules, footnotes, and disclosures for external financial reporting. Deliver audit-ready schedules and respond to external auditor requests; support internal control documentation. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls. Revenue partner cross-functionally to monitor trends. Reconcile gross-to-net revenue schedules and support management review of revenue-related disclosures. Inventory (Finished Goods) Prepare and review entries for finished goods inventory including cost adjustments, write-offs, and excess/obsolete reserves. Monitor inventory balances and partner with Operations on aging analysis, risk identification, and variance investigations. Support inventory-related disclosures and audit schedules for external reporting. Payroll Accounting Record payroll journal entries, accruals, and related liabilities in coordination with HR and third-party payroll providers. Reconcile payroll accounts and ensure pro
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