Sr. Accountant

HexClad; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health insurance

401k with match

Time off

Cookware perk

Job summary

HexClad Cookware in Los Angeles is seeking a Sr. Accountant to join the Finance team at our LA HQ. You will support month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting while ensuring GAAP compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires strong Excel skills, experience with NetSuite, and the ability to mentor junior staff. This is an in-office position with a focus on accurate, timely financial data and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile GL accounts.
• Assist with audits and financial reporting deliverables.
• Collaborate with departments to validate cost data and inventories.
• Mentor junior staff and identify process improvements.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Sr. Accountant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Los Angeles HQ

Reporting To: Controller

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Sr. Accountant to join our Finance and Accounting team. The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for supporting day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close processes, account reconciliations, external audit support, and financial reporting. This role requires strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments in a fast-paced environment.

Location | In Office, LA HexQuarters

Time Zone Expectations | PST

Details | Full Time- Exempt

Reporting to | Controller

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger: Maintenance of assigned areas of the general ledger to ensure that transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with U.S. GAAP, as well as coded to the appropriate GL accounts, functional departments, and sales channels through close collaboration with the finance team.
• Month-End Close: Contribution to our month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of assigned GL accounts, variance analysis, and intercompany transactions.
• Accounts Payable: Focuses on the accurate and timely processing of inventory-related vendor bills (freight, 3PL, and tariffs), requiring rigorous two-way or three-way matching against corresponding Item Receipts and Purchase Orders to validate expenditures and recording cost correctly.
• Accounts Receivable/Revenue: Management of customer invoicing, cash application, and revenue recognition processes, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately in compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role will be co-trained on the full process to serve as a reliable cross-functional backup and fill-in when needed.
• Inventory Support: Provides essential support to the Inventory Accountant by meticulously gathering, preparing, and validating cost data to ensure accurate inventory capitalization and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) calculations. This includes reconciling inventory-related General Ledger accounts, researching discrepancies, and preparing detailed schedules that contribute directly to accurate monthly financial reporting and assist in variance analysis.
• Audit Support: Preparation of required documentation as needed to address both internal and external audit inquiries.
• Mentorship: Reviewing daily work, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by junior staff or BPO partners.
• Process Improvement: Identification of opportunities for process improvements in our accounting operations, with the opportunity to actively contribute to the development and implementation of new procedures and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in corporate accounting (retail, e-commerce, or consumer goods industry experience strongly preferred).
• A strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Experience with a major accounting ERP system (NetSuite preferred).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with organizational abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Love of food and cooking is a plus, though not required to thrive in the role.

Compensation + Benefits

• Compensation | Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• Bonus | Annual bonus potential
• Health | 100% of the employee premium covered on select choice plans, and offers dental and vision
• 401k | up to a 4% match of salary on 401k contributions
• Time Off | A generous approach to support your time away from work
• Cookware | Upgrade your home with employee perks