Accounting Associate

Leapfrog Brands; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Salaried annual bonus

401k match

Medical insurance

Commuter benefits

Summer Fridays

Job summary

Leapfrog Brands, a fast-growing on-the-go drinkware company, is seeking an Accounting Associate to support the accounts receivable function. You will manage customer payments, post invoices, and assist with financial reports and audits in a collaborative, growth-minded team.

You'll need a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and 2+ years in accounting. Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with Netsuite ERP are valued, and you’ll thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 2+ years experience in accounting/finance roles.
• Strong problem-solving, documentation, and data analysis skills with GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Review, validate, and post customer invoices per policy.
• Collaborate with Revenue Accountant to optimize invoicing process.
• Reconcile customer payout reports and maintain customer files.
• Elevate customer deductions to Chargeback Analyst when needed.
• Manage monthly aging A/R report and follow up on overdue accounts.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and audits; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Participate in special projects and provide team backup as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Netsuite

Financial analysis

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Netsuite ERP

Job description

As one of the fastest-growing on-the-go drinkware companies in America, we’ve got a reputation for doing great things. Our vision is simple - bring delight to eating and drinking.

Delight is different to everyone. Whether it’s the perfect cup of coffee, or a water bottle that helps you crush your workout, our mission is to make it look great, function perfectly and cost less than you’d expect.

Delivering on this promise takes extraordinary efforts and exceptional people. Through our teams’ ingenuity and grit, we’ve created a place where the best ideas win, and they can come from anyone. Our culture combines the scrappy spirit of a startup with the perks of a market leader.

We believe the right way to design products starts and ends with two key ingredients: process + people. Process is the path that takes us from ideas to products that are on brand, on time and on budget. People are the secret sauce that adds ingenuity every step of the way.

Together, we navigate each day with optimism, curiosity, a healthy sense of humor and a strong allergy to the word “no.” This desire for better, coupled with a deep understanding of consumers’ daily lives, gets us to meaningful delight.

About the Role

Reporting to the Revenue Accountant, the Leapfrog Accounting Associate will support our accounting team on its Accounts Receivable functions. Your main tasks will include managing customer payments, processing invoices, and supporting financial reports and audits. We value strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and great communication abilities. If you have a degree in Accounting or Finance, a couple of years of experience, and you’re comfortable with accounting software and Excel, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Review, validate, and post customer invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Work with the Revenue Accountant to implement a systematic approach to customer invoicing that will automate and streamline the end-to-end process.
• Obtain and reconcile customer payout reports, maintain up-to-date customer files, and handle customer accruals, allowances, and deductions per contract specifications.
• Identify and elevate customer deductions to the Chargeback Analyst as appropriate.
• Manage the monthly aging A/R report, follow up on overdue accounts, respond to supplier A/R queries, and resolve price discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial reports, support internal and external audits, and ensure compliance with accounting regulations and standards.
• Support the reconciliation of bank statements, investigate discrepancies, and provide additional support to maintain proper cash flow.
• Participate in special projects, provide backup support for other accounting team members, and perform additional administrative tasks as required.

Who You Are

• 2+ years experience in accounting/finance roles, ideally in the consumer goods industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Demonstrated aptitude for problem-solving, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), documentation skills, research and resolution skills, data analysis and multi-tasking.
• Must possess knowledge of applicable accounts receivable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedures.
• Strong computer knowledge and skills, including financial accounting systems and Microsoft Excel proficiency; experience using Netsuite ERP is preferred.
• Enthusiasm for learning and professional growth within a dynamic environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on identifying efficiencies and reducing business risk.

Benefits at Leapfrog

• 15 days Paid Time Off your first year, and an additional day each year thereafter (up to 25 days), as well as company paid sick days, holidays and parental leave options
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as commuter benefits and additional voluntary benefits
• Annual bonus payouts for all salaried employees, and up to a 5% 401k match with no vesting period
• Summer Fridays - from Memorial Day to Labor Day enjoy half days every Friday

Learn more about life at Leapfrog and our benefits by visiting us at www.leapfrogbrands.com

Leapfrog is currently operating under a hybrid work model, and this position will report on site to our Lincoln Park office at least 2 days per week. Additional ad-hoc in office days may be required based on business needs.

Salary Band

Please note: Most candidates can expect to be positioned within the low to mid-range of the designated compensation band. This approach is designed to set realistic expectations while providing employees with the opportunity for growth and development within their roles. Placement toward the higher end of the band may be considered based on relevant experience, specialized skills, and other qualifications.

Leapfrog Brands is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation for this position, and all new hires will be required to verify their employment eligibility through the DHS E-Verify program.

In accordance with the Illinois Human Rights Act as amended effective January 1, 2026, Leapfrog does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen job applicants, evaluate candidate qualifications, or make hiring, promotion, or other employment-related decisions. All recruitment and hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting and hiring teams.

The pay range for this role is:

50,000 - 60,000 USD per year (Chicago, IL)