Accounting Lead - Multi Brand CPG

PennPak Solutions; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Opportunity to work with multiple growing brands

Professional development and growth opportunities

Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment

Job summary

A growing accounting firm is seeking an experienced Accounting Lead to manage all accounting functions across a portfolio of branded CPG companies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 4-6 years of experience, and CPA certification is preferred. Responsibilities include overseeing complex accounting operations, maintaining financial controls, and ensuring compliance with various tax obligations. This position offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $95,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 4-6 years of accounting experience, preferably in CPG.
• CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive accounting operations for multiple CPG brands.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee invoicing processes and manage payment schedules.

Skills

Strong proficiency in accounting and invoicing software

Experience with e-commerce platforms

Knowledge of sales tax compliance software

Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

4-6 years of accounting experience

CPA certification

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Bill.com

Sales tax compliance software

Job description

Overview

This role is an experienced Accounting Lead responsible for leading all accounting functions across a portfolio of branded CPG companies, with strong expertise in multi-channel commerce environments (DTC, e-commerce platforms, and wholesale).

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $95,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive accounting operations for multiple CPG brands
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain accurate general ledger and ensure proper account reconciliations
• Implement and monitor internal controls and accounting procedures
• Manage accounting for diverse sales platforms including Shopify, Amazon, and traditional retail
• Handle complex revenue recognition across DTC, marketplace, and wholesale channels
• Reconcile payments and fees from various e-commerce platforms, 3PL providers and payment processors
• Track and analyze performance metrics by channel and brand

Accounts Receivable & Payable

• Oversee invoicing processes and manage payment schedules for wholesale customers, distributors and third-party vendors
• Manage collections and maintain strong relationships with wholesale partners
• Maintain accurate aging reports and implement collection procedures
• Coordinate with external tax team on monthly/quarterly sales & use tax (TaxJar/Avalara), nexus tracking, registrations, and notices
• Prepare income-tax PBCs (trial balance, fixed assets, inventory roll, state apportionment, 1099s); support year-end review/compilation/audit
• Maintain internal controls/SOPs; assist with policy rollouts and system improvements

Who You Are

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 4-6 years of accounting experience, preferably in multi-channel consumer goods space
• CPA certification preferred

Required Skills

• Strong proficiency in accounting and invoicing software (QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, etc.)
• Experience with e-commerce platforms (Shopify, Amazon Seller Central, etc.)
• Knowledge of sales tax compliance software (Avalara, TaxJar, etc.)
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling capability preferred

Industry Experience

• Direct-to-consumer (DTC) and e-commerce accounting experience required
• Wholesale distribution experience, particularly with natural/specialty distributors
• Understanding of CPG industry dynamics and retail partnerships
• Experience with marketplace accounting (Amazon, etc.) and fee structures
• Knowledge of inventory management and COGS accounting for physical products
• Experience with subscription or recurring revenue models
• Familiarity with retail trade promotions and deductions

Core Competencies

• Strong technical accounting skills and attention to detail
• Expertise in multi-entity accounting and consolidations
• Thorough understanding of revenue recognition principles (ASC 606)
• Proficiency with month-end close processes and financial controls
• Excellent analytical skills for complex transaction analysis
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Opportunity to work with multiple growing brands
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment

Equal Opportunity Statement

We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

This position almost constantly works in an office setting. Possibly exposure to allergens such as milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, and soybeans.