Senior Accountant

Who We Are:
WHY Brands Inc., a parent company of Munchkin and Curio Home Goods , focuses on creating, incubating, and growing the next generation of consumer lifestyle brands. Founded in 1990, Munchkin is the leading consumer product company and most loved baby lifestyle brand behind innovative gear and products for children, mothers, and caregivers. Munchkin has sold billions of dollars of products through our key retail partners: Target, Walmart, and Amazon, and has global distribution in over 50 countries. Curio, a premium brand of curated collections of home goods, launched in 2023. WHY's vision is to establish an expanding portfolio of innovative businesses that align with its commitment to inventive product design. With over 350+ patents under our belt, we continue to create solutions that leave our customers asking, "How did I ever live without this?" Recognized as #8 on America's Most Innovative Companies list by Fortune Magazine, innovation is the core of our company DNA and has been driving our designs for 30 years!
We lead with our core values and believe that investing in the community is our responsibility. We create opportunities for every child's potential and well-being through the Radiant Colors program, work to create a sustainable future, and in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare have committed to animal conservation.
There is no better time than now to join WHY Brands as we embark on our next and biggest growth journey, and you could be the next influential leader to play a key role in driving enormous customer-centered value and rapid growth.
What You'll Do
The Senior Accountant reports to the Senior Accounting Manager and is primarily responsible for assisting with managing the accounts payable ("AP") team to ensure effective, efficient, and accurate accounting, in compliance with best practices.
How you will contribute:

• Perform AP transactions, including accounting for vendor invoices and employee expenses. Must be able to work with multiple regions, currencies, and accounting ledgers
• Ensure accurate and timely payment of vendor invoices and expenses
• Process all types of payment transactions including ACH, wires and paper checks
• Prepare monthly AP accrual journal entries and assist with month-end closing
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (treasury, finance, IT, etc.) and external banking partners
• Ensure all treasury functions, including wire transfers, ACH payments, and reconciliations, are correctly set up
• Perform the setup of new bank accounts, including account opening, signatories, and integrating accounts into internal systems
• Assist with the implementation of new banking products or services, such as cash pooling or payment processing platforms
• Perform banking operations and monthly bank account reconciliations
• Ensure AP compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements
• Assist in developing and implementing controls, policies, and procedures for effective internal control. Apply best practices to improve the AP processes
• Provide excellent customer service. Work closely with operations, HR, and other internal customers to process payment requests on a timely basis and resolve any issues that arise
• Execute and follow through on commitments with strong attention to detail
• Other duties may be assigned

You will have:

• Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Accounting/Finance; 5 years + of experience in AP and Treasury related management role
• Experience with Oracle ERP a strong plus
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint programs
• Superior problem-solving skills

We Got You Covered!
As a Great Place to Work Certified™ company, we are committed to offering the best to our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, wellness benefits, a generous employer-matched 401(k) plan, and Paid Childcare Leave, among other benefit plans. Our total rewards are top of the market and include competitive salaries, bonuses, and opportunities to earn equity. We focus on supporting employee development and growth.
We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork. At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make Munchkin the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world.
We also provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.
This position is open to onsite or remote candidates.
Salary range: $85,000 - $105,000 (DOE)
To give our people flexibility, we offer a hybrid work environment with opportunities for half-day Fridays all year round and provide annual weeklong global office closures giving our people a chance to recharge.
To learn more, visit us at www.munchkin.com .
Munchkin welcomes and values what makes everyone unique. We're proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We recruit, employ, train and promote regardless of race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other protected status.
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