Accounting Manager

milk + honey; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + holidays

Monthly service/product credits

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Hybrid schedule in Austin

Job summary

Milk + Honey is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead a small team and manage day-to-day accounting for our spa and salon network in Texas. You’ll own month-end close, general ledger, reconciliations, and consolidated GAAP reporting, while overseeing AP, AR, and payroll-related activities.

You’ll drive internal controls, assist audits, and coordinate multi-state tax and deferred revenue. The role is hybrid in Austin with competitive benefits, 20 PTO days plus holidays, a 401(k) plan with company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 1–2 years leading a team.
• Experience with month-end close, GAAP, multi-entity accounting, and consolidated reporting.
• Strong knowledge of AP, AR, payroll accounting, and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and consolidated GAAP financial reporting.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash reconciliations, and deferred revenue from gift cards and memberships.
• Support payroll accounting, review commissions, and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare multi-state sales tax returns and coordinate with external tax professionals.
• Manage inventory accounting and fixed asset records.
• Strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and support audits or financial reviews.
• Lead and develop your team while staying involved in daily operations.

Skills

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Multi-entity accounting

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Excel advanced

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Zenoti

Domo

Job description

Description

Bring your accounting expertise to an established spa and salon business. milk + honey is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead a small team and manage day-to-day accounting.

What You’ll Do

• Own month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and consolidated GAAP financial reporting.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash reconciliations, and deferred revenue from gift cards and memberships.
• Support payroll accounting, review commissions, and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare multi-state sales tax returns and coordinate with external tax professionals.
• Manage inventory accounting and fixed asset records.
• Strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and support audits or financial reviews.
• Lead and develop your team while staying involved in daily operations.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 1–2 years leading a team.
• Experience with month-end close, GAAP, multi-entity accounting, and consolidated reporting.
• Strong knowledge of AP, AR, payroll accounting, and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Preferred

• CPA designation or progress toward certification.
• Experience with deferred revenue accounting.
• Experience preparing multi-state sales tax returns.
• Accounting experience in a multi-location business.
• Familiarity with Zenoti or Domo.

Why milk + honey?

• 20 days of PTO plus paid holidays.
• Monthly credit for services and products.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus optional life and disability coverage after 30 days of employment
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Hybrid schedule in Austin.

About milk + honey

milk + honey is an established spa and salon with 10 locations across Texas, California, and Illinois, and a home office in Austin. Built around taking care of people, we bring together thoughtful service, skilled professionals, and welcoming spaces