Staff Accountant

Best Brands Consumer Products Inc; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Brands Consumer Products Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to join the Finance team as AR/AP Specialist. You will support month-end close, reconciliations, and maintain the accuracy of receivables and payables workflows, driving efficiency through automation.

Key responsibilities include daily cash application, collections support, vendor invoicing, and assisting with audits. Growth opportunities exist as processes modernize and technology is leveraged to enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, AR experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP/billing/finance systems.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in a wholesale, retail, or consumer products environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own daily cash application, posting 20–30 customer deposits weekly and resolving unapplied cash, short payments, and chargebacks.
• Monitor customer aging and support collections efforts.
• Serve as liaison between Accounting, Sales, and Operations for new customer onboarding and timely issue resolution.
• Prepare regular AR reporting and support AR reserve & allowance analysis.
• Monitor the AP inbox and process ~30 OpEx vendor invoices weekly with accurate coding and timely approvals.
• Onboard new AP vendors, obtain 1099 information, and confirm payment details.
• Coordinate with third-party team on inventory-related payables.
• Identify opportunities to streamline AR & AP workflows and modernize file retention.
• Support month-end close with journal entries and GL/bank reconciliations.
• Assist with annual financial statement audit and participate in process improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Automation mindset

Education

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

Tools

Excel

ERP/Billing/Finance systems

Job description

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role is a key member of the Finance team, responsible for supporting the Controller with month-end close, account reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting activities. The role has primary ownership of theaccounts receivable function,including cash application, customer deduction management, collections support, and reporting. The role also has primary ownership of theaccounts payable function,including input of vendor invoices, obtaining necessary approvals, and processing payments. For the right candidate, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of existing processes, drive improvements through technology and automation, and grow their responsibilities as the Finance function continues to evolve.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own daily cash application, including posting approximately 20–30 customer deposits per week and resolving unapplied cash, short payments, and chargebacks.
• Monitor customer aging and support collection efforts.
• Serve as a key liaison between Accounting, Sales, and Operations to assist with new customer onboarding and support timely issue resolution.
• Prepare regular AR reporting and support monthly AR reserve & allowance analysis.
• Monitor the AP email inbox and process approximately 30 OpEx vendor invoices per week, ensuring accurate coding and timely approvals.
• Onboard new AP vendors, including obtaining required 1099 information and confirming payment details.
• Coordinate with third-party team on inventory related payables, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Identify opportunities to streamline AR & AP workflows, improve documentation processes, and modernize file retention.
• Support the month-end close process through the preparation of journal entries and reconciliation of bank and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with annual financial statement audit.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives, special projects, and ad hoc analyses as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, background in accounts receivable is a plus.
• Proficiencywith Excel and experience with ERP/billing/finance systems.
• Excellent communication, follow-up, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in a wholesale, retail, or consumer products environment is a plus, but not required.
• Demonstrated interest in leveraging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve processes and productivity.