Accounting Manager - (E-Commerce & CPG)

June 4, 2026

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<h2>About FinanceWithin</h2>FinanceWithin is a full-service finance and accounting firm for startups and high growth companies. We help companies become investor-grade.We’re vertically integrated and embed as a team of experienced finance and accounting professionals into client’s operations. We become an extension of our client’s in-house team. Our servicing approach includes:<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Advisory Services</li><li>Financial Planning & Analysis</li><li>Accounting & Bookkeeping</li></ul>Additional services include: exit strategy for founders, M&A support, working capital advisory, debt vs equity financing, insurance products review, governance and compliance, financial infrastructure and software implementation, and more.<h2>About The Role</h2>As an Accounting Manager, you will manage the month-end close process and work as a consultant with FinanceWithin clients. You will help assemble a monthly financial packet and present financial statements to clients.Successful candidates have a strong experience in QBO and Xero. Ideal candidates are also advanced in Excel and have a strong business acumen.<h2>Responsibilities</h2>This role is solutions-oriented and requires proactive engagement to ensure client success.<ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>Oversee month-end closing and all key accounting-related activities for clients - accurate and timely circulation of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits and annual budgets</li><li>Cash Flow projection (and updates) and communicating cash position to clients</li><li>Financial Package Creation: Ensuring proper margin recognition, Reconciling/Recording transactions (Sales, Deferrals, Accruals, Returns, Discounts, Write-offs), Monitoring Sales Orders (wholesale), etc.</li><li>Inventory Management including: Good understanding of Inventory, Reconciling inventory (Physical, Sub to GL), Accruals, Samples, Inventory adjustments, Obsolescence, Monitor POs, etc.</li><li>Reconciliation of bank and credit card statements</li><li>Reconciliation of other payment accounts (e.g. PayPal, Stripe, etc)</li><li>Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts and thorough understanding of amortization schedules</li><li>Manage Accounts Receivable and Payables</li><li>Manage AR aging reports for clients</li><li>Manage AP in Bill.com (or related software) for clients</li><li>Payroll management for clients</li><li>Work with FinanceWithin management to support the team</li><li>Support as a consultant to clients on accounting related work</li><li>General ledger accountability, financial analysis, financial reporting, and special reports, financial profitability analysis, other special projects as assigned</li></ul><h2>Qualifications</h2><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li>6+ years of experience in full cycle accounting</li><li>2+ years of experience in a multi-client or consulting role</li><li>Advanced in QBO and Xero</li><li>Experience with e-commerce is a big plus (Shopify, PayPal, Bill.com,etc)</li><li>Firm grasp of accounting principles</li><li>Excellent analytical and communication skills</li><li>Proactive and team-centric attitude</li></ul>

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