Senior Accountant
Golden Hippo is a young, growing digital marketing company committed to helping everyone live their healthiest life. We create cutting edge health, wellness, and beauty products and work tirelessly to get them into the hands of the people who need them most - our customers. We're growing fast, but our core values remain the same as when we were founded in 2010.
The Team
We are a strong and agile accounting department focused on delivering business results in the most cost-effective manner. We strive to consistently improve processes, quickly adjust to business requirements, and increase accountability. We are looking to hire an A level self-starter professional who is assertive, driven and highly motivated.
HERE IS WHAT WE OFFER YOU
At Golden Hippo you have a chance to make an impact. You will have the opportunity to be creative, take initiative and grow. A career at Golden Hippo is more than just a job. It's the chance to work among friends every day, to work and play hard, and to see the results of your work firsthand. We work in a lively, laid back work environment with a fully stocked kitchen for our employees to use. We also offer:
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
- Matching 401K plan
- In-office CrossFit gym with professional coaches
- Yoga and meditation breaks
- Casual, "no dress code" atmosphere and an open office space
- Highly interactive work with a talented, passionate team
- UNLIMITED room for growth and results-based pay increases
Roles and Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate journal entries in accordance with prescribed month-end closing deadlines.
- Prepare monthly general ledger account reconciliations and rollforwards, to ensure accurate reporting and general ledger maintenance.
- Prepare companywide intercompany and elimination entries
- Prepare flux and variance explanations as part of the monthly close process for assigned areas
- Optimize processes and procedures for scalability and play a key role in general process improvements.
- Assist in preparation of audit work papers for year-end audits with outside auditors.
- Lead Ad-hoc projects as required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Working knowledge of US GAAP
- Strong analytical skill and business sense
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
- Ability to make decisions independently, or escalate when applicable
- A strong work ethic and exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven, team-oriented fast pace environment
- 2-3 years of experience with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite) is preferred.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Senior Accountant capacity
- CPA is a plus
Golden Hippo is always looking for smart, driven self-starters who are excited to build a place for themselves in one of the most fun, exciting companies in Los Angeles. If you thrive on community and communication, learning from your failures, and embracing the unexpected, Golden Hippo just might be the place for you.