What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Accountant position at Ghost?
Ghost is a data-driven distribution platform for the best brands in the world. We partner with leading streetwear, apparel, footwear, beauty, and home goods brands to unlock alternative channels for surplus inventory. Through transparency, data insights, and a network of vetted buyers, Ghost empowers sellers to diversify and optimize their inventory management. Backed by top VC firms (Cathay, USV, Equal, Eniac), Ghost is one of LA's fastest-growing startups.
We are looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented candidate interested in the intersection of product and retail/fashion to join our team as a Senior Accountant. The ideal candidate has 3-5 years of experience at a large accounting firm and / or in a similar role at a high-growth startup. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for helping us make critical financial decisions by collecting, tracking, and recording the company's financial results. This person will serve as a bridge between finance and departmental functions at Ghost. Ghost is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with a second office located in New York, where this position is located.
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring 100% accuracy of accounting and financial data by collaborating with sales, merchandising, and product teams.
- Taking the reins of the full accounts payable cycle, managing new vendors, invoices, and payables with precision.
- Overseeing accounts receivable and managing collections from buyers.
- Supporting month, quarter, and year-end closes by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
- Preparing schedules and maintaining reconciliation for Prepaids, Accrued Expenses, Fixed Assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Collaborating with merchandise and sales teams to ensure accurate reporting of managed and consignment inventory, along with all transaction data.
- Acting as the finance team's liaison in the New York office, managing expenses, keeping leadership informed, and fostering a healthy spend culture for future endeavors.
- Establishing and managing vendor and buyer compliance processes.
- Responding to information requests and providing support during audits.
- Preparing special financial reports, showcasing your keen analysis of account information and trends.
Qualifications:
- You bring 3-5 years of relevant experience, ideally from a large accounting firm or a startup.
- Experience with NetSuite is a major plus.
- A bachelor's degree in accounting is essential.
- Your written and verbal communication skills are second to none.
- Your keen eye for detail and knack for numbers make you an analytical genius.
- A self-starter, you excel at multitasking, prioritizing, and executing tasks without micro-management, all while proactively seeking assistance when needed.
- You are comfortable with a 5-day in-office workweek (this role will originally be based in Brooklyn, but the office will be moving to Manhattan later this year.)
Compensation range for this role: $105,000 - $135,000
Benefits we offer:
- Medical, Vision, and Dental with some plans covered at 100%
- Competitive compensation and equity structure
- 401K
- Unlimited PTO
Salary : $105,000 - $135,000
