Sr. Accountant

Job Overview

Senior Accountant

Company: Edible Garden AG Department: Finance & Accounting Reports To: Controller / Chief Financial Officer Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Edible Garden AG is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee and support the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, managing month-end and year-end closing processes, analyzing financial results, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong general accounting experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced food production, manufacturing, greenhouse, or distribution environment. Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, purchasing, and operational financial analysis is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and financial records.
• Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and account adjustments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, and intercompany accounts.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and in the appropriate accounting periods.
• Maintain supporting documentation for all accounting transactions.

Month-End & Year-End Closing

• Manage and coordinate assigned month-end closing activities.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Review general ledger activity for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with year-end closing and external audit preparation.
• Ensure financial reporting deadlines are consistently met.

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Monitor and reconcile inventory balances across facilities.
• Review inventory transactions, adjustments, and costing.
• Assist with inventory valuation and cost of goods sold calculations.
• Analyze production costs, labor costs, packaging costs, and material expenses.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and work with Operations to resolve issues.
• Support physical inventory counts and inventory control procedures.
• Analyze product costs and identify opportunities for improved cost efficiency.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversight

• Review and monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activity.
• Ensure vendor invoices are properly coded, approved, and recorded.
• Assist with vendor account reconciliations and payment processing.
• Monitor customer account balances and outstanding receivables.
• Support accurate expense allocation and departmental reporting.

Financial Analysis & Budgeting

• Prepare financial reports and management reporting packages.
• Analyze operating expenses and identify unusual variances.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Provide financial analysis to support management decision-making.
• Work with department managers to understand operational costs and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and controls.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting principles and company policies.
• Assist with external audits, tax preparation, and regulatory reporting.
• Identify accounting process weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial records.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Experience with inventory accounting and cost accounting strongly preferred.
• Manufacturing, food production, agriculture, greenhouse, or distribution industry experience preferred.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end financial closings.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

Key Competencies

• Strong financial and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across departments.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with the Finance and Operations teams.
• Process improvement mindset.
• High level of accountability and professionalism.

Measures of Success

• Accurate and timely monthly financial reporting.
• Consistent completion of month-end closing activities.
• Accurate inventory valuation and cost reporting.
• Timely account reconciliations.
• Improved visibility into operational costs and financial performance.
• Strong internal controls and audit readiness.
• Identification of opportunities to improve accounting efficiency and cost management.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will be a key member of the Finance team, providing accurate financial information, maintaining strong accounting controls, and supporting the financial health of Edible Garden AG. This individual must be comfortable working closely with Operations, Purchasing, Production, and Executive Management to ensure financial information reflects the company's day-to-day business activities.

Pay: $74,500.00 - $89,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person