Staff Accountant

It's a Perfect Day to change the world! At Perfect Day, we're doing just that.
Perfect Day was founded in 2014 to create delicious, nutritious dairy products that everyone can love. We’re using fermentation (not animals) to make dairy proteins that are the foundation for foods like ice cream, cheese and yogurt – all with the distinctive taste and textures that consumers demand, but without lactose or environmental downsides. Through partnerships with respected brands, we’re working to launch a whole range of dairy products that will help shape a humane, sustainable food system for future generations. 
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organized and driven Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This position will work closely with the accounting manager, Operations and commercial personnel to handle day-to-day accounting, supporting key stakeholders to make the right decisions and accomplish long-term success. The ideal candidate will be driven and will do what it takes to contribute to a small team in a fast paced, collaborative start-up environment.

Your Contributions:

• Assists with monthly close process including preparing and/or posting various journal entries including payroll, reviewing income statement accounts to ensure expenses are recorded in the correct period.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly reports. Assist in preparation of monthly and yearly closings.
• Assist in providing documentation for the quarterly review.
• Assist with analysis of balance sheet and income statement and other financial statement variances according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines, communicating financial results to management, budget preparation and analysis.
• Transition accounts payable functions/reconciliations
• Assist in various company initiatives and projects as requested.
• Cash Application of A/R
• Suggesting improvements to existing work flows

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, 2-5 years’ experience in accounting function
• Well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP.
• Strong Excel skills and knowledge of ERP software. Experience with bill.com and Expensify a plus.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management and communication skills.
• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen.
• An inquisitive mindset and a willingness to question the status quo are desirable attributes.
• Good attention to detail
• High energy, positive attitude, and the desire to learn.
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods, climb, kneel, bend, and at times lift objects as heavy as 15lbs.

It's a Perfect Day to change the world. The day when delicious dairy goodness is something everyone can love. The day we say goodbye to the downsides of factory farming. The day we throw a big party with luscious, animal-free milk, cheese, yogurt, and ice cream, all made with Perfect Day! We hope you join us!