Location : Remote (Latin America) Working Schedule : Part-time to start, with flexibility.
Ideal overlap of ~6 hours with Pacific Time (9am–3pm PT) Compensation : $21–$24 USD / hour · Part-time (up to 6 hours per day)
Overview
We're hiring an Accounting Manager to support a portfolio of CPG industry clients, including an upcoming engagement with e-commerce channels (Shopify, Amazon).
Responsibilities
- Own the month-end close process for CPG / e-commerce clients.
- Perform inventory reconciliations and full balance sheet reconciliations.
- Reconcile cash clearing accounts for Shopify, Amazon, and other processors (e.g., Stripe, Walmart marketplace, etc.).
- Manage trade spend accruals and customer invoice deductions, including categorizing deductions by type in the general ledger (e.g., distributor and retailer deductions from customers such as UNFI, KEHE).
- Handle credit card reconciliations and ensure accurate cash activity reporting.
- Manage accrual-basis accounting, including accruals, prepaids (prepaid schedules + amortization), and (as applicable) fixed assets.
- Support operational AR / AP activities (invoice entry, bill processing, applying payments), with a focus on clean workflows and accuracy.
- Maintain clean, audit-ready books and support basic technical accounting needs tied to CPG operations.
Requirements — Must-Have
- 4–5+ years of progressive accounting experience (able to operate independently).
- Strong experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) + Bill.com + Excel skills.
- Experience supporting Manufacturing and / or CPG companies, with strong exposure to inventory-based accounting.
- Solid understanding of US GAAP, accruals, and reserves.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or closely related field).
Nice-to-Have
- Prior people management or team lead experience (future growth : managing clerks).
- Familiarity with Cin7 and Rippling — nice to have, not required.
- Exposure to technical accounting topics like trade spend accruals, inventory obsolescence reserves, bad debt reserves.
- Knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting (ROU asset / lease accounting).