Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Golden Hippo®
Job overview
The Sr. Accountant at Golden Hippo® is responsible for managing revenue recognition, lease accounting, and accounts receivable processes to ensure accurate financial reporting and support company growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves managing month-end close processes, ensuring compliance with ASC 606 and ASC 842, analyzing customer contracts, reconciling revenue-related accounts, collaborating cross-functionally, improving accounting processes, documenting SOPs, and assisting with external audits.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a base salary range of $78,700-$105,000 plus KPI bonuses, comprehensive healthcare with 100% premiums covered for employee-only plans, 401k matching up to 3.5%, paid sick and mental health days, employee stock ownership plan, tuition reimbursement, and various wellness and work-life balance perks.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance, 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP especially ASC 606 and ASC 842, proficiency in Excel, and preferably experience in eCommerce and ERP systems; CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
Career development
Golden Hippo® offers professional development through mentorship, continuous learning programs, performance-based pay increases, and tuition reimbursement to support career growth.
Work environment and culture
The company culture emphasizes employee ownership, collaboration, wellness, and community impact with a hybrid work environment in Woodland Hills, CA, and a focus on holistic well-being and recognition programs.
Company information
Golden Hippo® is an employee-owned company with over 1,400 team members, building popular health and wellness brands generating over $1 billion in annual revenue, known for creative content and impactful products.
Team overview
The Sr. Accountant will join the growing Finance & Accounting team, working collaboratively with Operations, Retail, IT, and other departments to support financial and operational goals.
Job location and travel
The job is based in Woodland Hills, CA with a hybrid work model offering both in-office and remote work options.
Application process
Applicants are encouraged to apply directly through Golden Hippo®'s internal Talent Acquisition team; recruiting agencies must have written approval and signed agreements to submit candidates.
Unique job features
This role uniquely focuses on complex revenue recognition and lease accounting in a fast-paced, high-growth eCommerce environment with opportunities to lead process automation and standardization initiatives.
Company overview
Golden Hippo is a direct-to-consumer marketing and e-commerce company specializing in health, wellness, and beauty products. They generate revenue by creating, marketing, and selling a diverse range of premium products through various online platforms. Founded in 2010, the company has grown rapidly, leveraging data-driven marketing strategies and a customer-centric approach. Notable for its innovative culture and commitment to quality, Golden Hippo emphasizes sustainability and transparency in its operations.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your expertise in revenue recognition under ASC 606, lease accounting per ASC 842, and accounts receivable processes, demonstrating your ability to manage month-end close and ensure accurate financial reporting.
Emphasize your experience with U.S. GAAP compliance, particularly ASC 606 and ASC 842, your proficiency in Microsoft Excel with skills like pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, and your ability to collaborate cross-functionally to support business growth and process improvements.
Apply through Golden Hippo®'s official corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure your resume reaches the internal Talent Acquisition team directly.
Connect with finance and accounting professionals at Golden Hippo® on LinkedIn, introducing yourself by referencing your shared interest in health & wellness brands or commenting on recent company growth, then inquire about the Senior Accountant role and team culture.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key terms from the job description such as 'ASC 606,' 'ASC 842,' 'revenue recognition,' 'accounts receivable,' 'month-end close,' and 'U.S. GAAP' to increase chances of passing initial automated screenings.
Use Jennie Johnson's Power Apply feature to automate multi-channel applications, tailor your resume for ATS, and identify relevant Golden Hippo® contacts on LinkedIn, freeing you to focus on interview preparation and networking.
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