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Plastic Free Planet

Staff Accountant

Fort Lauderdale, FL · Posted Jan 28
Key Responsibilities:

  1. Full-Cycle Accounting:
  • Oversee and manage all aspects of accounting, including accounts payable (A/P), accounts receivable (A/R), general ledger, and financial reporting.
  • Ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions.
  1. Accounts Payables & Receivables:
  • Process vendor invoices, manage payments, and ensure accurate coding of expenses.
  • Create and send customer invoices, manage collections, and reconcile payments.
  • Vendor and Customer Profile Management: Maintain accurate vendor and customer profiles, including validating and updating resale certificates and other required documentation.
  1. Inventory Costing & Management:
  • Maintain accurate inventory costing and valuation records.
  • Collaborate with the Operations Manager to reconcile inventory levels and resolve discrepancies.
  1. Month-End Closing:
  • Prepare and execute month-end close procedures, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
  • Generate financial statements and other reports for management review.
  1. Account Reconciliation:
  • Perform regular reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, including cash, inventory, and prepaid expenses.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
  1. Ad-Hoc Reporting & Analysis:
  • Generate custom financial and operational reports to support management decision-making.
  • Analyze trends in expenses, revenues, and other key metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
  1. Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial reporting and tax regulations.
  • Sales and Use Tax Filings: Prepare, file, and reconcile sales and use tax returns to ensure compliance with applicable tax laws.
  • Payroll Filings: Manage payroll-related filings and ensure timely submission of all required documentation.
  • Prepare necessary documentation for audits and external reviews.
  1. Support to Operations Manager:
  • Assist the Operations Manager with demand and supply planning, system integrations, and other operational functions as needed.
  • Provide financial insights and data to support vendor negotiations and 3PL management.
  • EDI Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Manage and resolve issues related to Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) processes to ensure seamless data exchange between systems and external partners.
  • Inventory Management: Work closely with the Operations Manager to maintain accurate inventory records, monitor stock levels, and address discrepancies or inefficiencies.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting, preferably in a startup or small business environment.
  • Strong understanding of inventory costing and management.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and EDI processes is a plus.
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance standards and GAAP principles.
  • Experience with sales and use tax filings, as well as payroll filings, is preferred.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Opportunity to grow with a fast-paced, innovative brand.
  • A collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment.
  • Hands-on experience in a role critical to the company’s success.
If you are a self-starter who thrives in a dynamic startup environment and enjoys taking ownership of the full accounting function, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please submit your resume.