What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Accountant position at Edible Arrangements, LLC?
Staff Accountant
Who are we, and what do we do?
Edible Brands® is an innovative, Atlanta-based company that acquires, develops, and manages a world-class portfolio of consumer and service brands. From our flagship brand, Edible Arrangements®, to the diverse portfolio under our umbrella—including Rōti Modern Mediterranean®, edible.com®, edibles.com™, freshfruit.com™, and BerryDirect®—we’ve revolutionized the way people experience food.
By combining exceptional products with cutting-edge e-commerce platforms, proprietary software, and a robust supply chain, we create memorable and accessible experiences for customers across the globe. As a dynamic, forward-thinking company, we are constantly evolving to deliver high-quality, innovative solutions that resonate with our customers and franchisees worldwide.
Purpose:
As a Staff Accountant, you will play a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of the organization by managing accurate and timely accounting operations. You will be responsible for preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, a passion for numbers, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Location: This position will work onsite out of our home office in Sandy Springs, GA, Monday-Friday.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts regularly
- Build and document scalable accounting processes and workflows to improve efficiency and accuracy
- Manage accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring timely and accurate transactions
- Assist in preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
- Conduct variance analysis for budgets versus actuals and provide actionable insights to management
- Ensure compliance with tax reporting and other regulatory requirements
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including account reconciliations and reporting
- Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies and recommend corrective actions
- Assist with financial audits by preparing documentation and coordinating responses with auditors
- Participate in cross-training initiatives to support other areas of general accounting, ensuring flexibility across all accounting functions
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3 years of Staff Accountant experience in a similar role.
- Experience with process creation, documentation, and improvement a bonus
- Advanced Excel proficiency, including experience with VLOOKUPs, INDEX, SUMIFs, IF statements, and pivot tables for data analysis and reporting
- ERP system experience (NetSuite is a plus, but not required), with the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new systems
Essential Competencies:
- Adaptability and Flexibility: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with undefined processes and able to pivot as needed
- Process-Oriented Mindset: Ability to independently build, document, and refine accounting processes to improve efficiency
- Attention to Detail: Strong focus on accuracy, ensuring financial records are precise and discrepancies are identified quickly
- Self-Driven and Proactive: Takes ownership of tasks and delivers high-quality results with minimal supervision
- Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking: Capable of addressing challenges and developing effective solutions in an evolving environment
What We Offer:
- Onsite work environment with occasional work-from-home flexibility, fostering collaboration and relationship building with peers, cross-functional partners, and leadership.
- The stability and resources of an industry-leading company successfully operating for 25 years, with the agility and innovation of a startup, allowing you to make a significant impact and shape our future.
- Growth & Development – Each team member has a visible and immediate impact on the business, offering abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth as we scale in size and sophistication.
- Healthcare plans that include health/dental/vision insurance, 401K Plan, company-paid life insurance and short-term disability, flexible spending account options, and more.
- Paid time off, including sick days & holidays to support work-life balance.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, and disability, status as a veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran, or being a member of the Reserves or National Guard.