Staff Accountant

Ripple Foods is looking for a highly motivated Staff Accountant with a proven track record of excellence in operational accounting. As a member of the Finance and Accounting team, you will report to the Assistant Controller and be responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting and the monthly close process.

This role plays a key part in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger through reconciliations, journal entries, fixed asset management, and compliance reporting.

The ideal candidate is an organized and self-motivated accountant who is comfortable managing multiple priorities across a full-cycle accounting function. They communicate clearly, work well within a collaborative team, and bring a keen eye for accuracy and a proactive mindset to everything they do.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations for selected accounts on a monthly basis, including but not limited to:
◦ Inventory in Transit
◦ Inventory Received Not Billed (IRNB)
◦ Prepaid Expenses
◦ Accrued Other Liabilities

Bank Reconciliations
Perform monthly bank reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items, including:
◦ Match and clear bank transactions using bank match data
◦ Post bank transfers accurately and in accordance with policy
◦ Process and record auto debit transactions

Fixed Assets
Manage the fixed asset subledger and ensure accuracy of records, including:
◦ Post monthly depreciation journal entries
◦ Process asset disposals and record gains or losses accordingly
◦ Process capital additions and ensure proper classification

General Ledger & Journal Entries
• Post monthly amortization journal entries for prepaid and intangible assets
• Process Flowspace (3PL) credit memos and ensure proper recording in the general ledger
• Post debt-related journal entries including loan draws, repayments, and interest accruals

Accounts Payable & Vendor Management
• Create and maintain vendor records in the accounting system, ensuring accurate and complete information at the time of setup
• Update existing vendor records as needed to reflect changes in contact information, payment terms, or other relevant details
• Confirm and validate banking remittance information for vendors prior to processing payments, in accordance with internal controls and fraud prevention protocols

Credit Card & Employee Reimbursement Expense Processing
• Review and approve credit card transactions and employee reimbursement requests in Ramp, ensuring compliance with corporate reimbursement policy
• Ensure accurate coding of transactions to appropriate GL accounts and departments

Year-End Financial Audit Support
• Assist in the preparation and coordination of the annual financial statement audit by providing requested documentation and support to external auditors
• Pull and organize supporting schedules, account reconciliations, and backup documentation as requested during the audit process
• Respond to auditor inquiries in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring all support is properly labeled and traceable to source records
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure audit readiness, including maintaining organized workpapers and documentation throughout the year

Tax & Regulatory Compliance
• Prepare and submit California CRV (California Redemption Value) reporting on a timely basis
• Prepare and submit Washington State Business & Occupation (B&O) Tax filings
• Prepare and submit Canada GST/HST tax rebate applications in compliance with CRA requirements

QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate is a motivated and detail-oriented accounting professional who is eager to grow their career in a fast-paced, start-up environment. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, communicates clearly, and can present their work in a concise and organized manner to management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required; Master’s degree a plus
• 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or industry setting
• Experience in CPG, food, or beverage industries highly preferred
• Familiarity with inventory and cost accounting concepts
• NetSuite experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where processes are still evolving

Last but certainly not least, you need to be ready to roll up your sleeves and do whatever needs to be done, because, despite our early successes, this is still a start-up.

RIPPLE HIGHLIGHTS:

• An inclusive and collaborative environment where all ideas are welcome, iteration is encouraged, and the best ideas are adopted. As a certified B-corporation, we go the extra mile to ensure our business benefits our employees, our consumers, our local community, and the world around us.
• Excellent Health care coverage for you and your family
• Generous time off: the freedom you need to take time away from work to rest and recharge
• Pay It Forward or Give It Back: 20 hours paid time each year to volunteer. Join a planned event or volunteer individually for a cause that matters to you
• Paid bonding leave for new parents and pregnancy disability leave

Location: Hybrid to Berkeley, CA is preferred, but open to remote US-based candidates

Pay Range: $80,000-$95,000 per year, plus bonus.