Staff Accountant

Position Summary

Lifestraw is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team at our $65M consumer packaged goods (CPG) business. Reporting directly to the Controller, this role is primarily responsible for managing the full accounts receivable cycle, ensuring accurate and timely billing, collections, and cash application. The ideal candidate brings 24 years of accounting experience, a solid understanding of AR processes in a product-based business, and hands-on proficiency with NetSuite.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

• Maintain and oversee the customer onboarding process, including background and credit checks, approval routing, onboarding, etc.
• Own the end-to-end AR process, including customer invoicing, cash application, and reconciliation of customer accounts
• Monitor aging reports and proactively manage collections, following up with customers on outstanding balances
• Process and apply customer payments (checks, ACH, wire) accurately and in a timely manner
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, including chargebacks, short payments, and deductions in coordination with Sales and Operations, and report regularly on these issues (weekly, monthly as appropriate)
• Maintain and reconcile the AR subledger to the general ledger on a monthly basis
• Support monthly close activities, including preparation of AR-related journal entries and account reconciliations
• Prepare and distribute weekly AR aging reports and related metrics to management
• Assist in developing and maintaining AR policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits as it relates to AR and revenue

General Accounting & Other Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations across various balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as requested by the Controller or senior leadership
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the Finance & Accounting function
• Provide backup support to other accounting team members as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 24 years of progressive accounting experience, with a meaningful focus on accounts receivable
• Experience in a CPG, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, or similar product-based business is strongly preferred
• ERP proficiency required; experience with NetSuite is a strong plus
• Solid understanding of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting with customers and internal stakeholders

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.