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🌿 Inventory Accountant | Eco-Friendly Consumer Goods Startup (Remote – US-Based)

Location: Remote (Preference for candidates in Olathe, KS or NYC)
Full-Time | Early Career | Mission-Driven Startup



About the Company
We’re hiring on behalf of a fast-growing, eco-conscious consumer goods company committed to reducing single-use plastic waste. By blending plant-based innovation with well-known brands, our client is on a mission to make sustainability stylish, accessible, and impactful. They believe in creating guilt-free, high-quality products that protect the planet—and they’re building a team that shares that vision.


Role Overview
We're seeking an Inventory Accountant to join this purpose-driven team and help shape the future of finance operations. In this pivotal role, you'll lead key functions in inventory and cost accounting while overseeing daily bookkeeping managed by a Bookkeeper. You’ll work closely with the fractional CFO and company owners to ensure accurate reporting, compliance, and smart financial decision-making.


This is a great opportunity for an early-career professional who thrives in a fast-paced, remote startup environment and is excited to contribute to a greener future.


Key Responsibilities
🔸 Bookkeeping Oversight
Manage and review work completed by the Bookkeeper (QuickBooks, AR/AP, Bill.com, expenses)

Approve transactions and ensure alignment with financial policies

🔸 Accounts Payable & Receivable
Oversee and review AR/AP workflows

Coordinate invoice approvals, vendor payments, and expense processes

🔸 Inventory & Cost Accounting
Maintain accurate inventory records using a custom ERP system

Verify manufacturing costs, BOMs, standard costs, and cost of goods sold (COGS)

Perform cost variance analysis and ensure proper overhead allocation

🔸 Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare and deliver financial statements, cash flow reports, and inventory valuations

Provide strategic insights to support leadership and operations

🔸 Asset & Tax Management
Track fixed assets and depreciation schedules

Manage tax submissions and ensure regulatory compliance

🔸 Process Improvement & Projects
Lead system improvements and process optimization efforts

Support audits and month-end/year-end closings

🔸 Cross-Team Collaboration
Partner with the fractional CFO, owners, and other departments (e.g., Operations, Supply Chain)

Advise on financial implications of business strategies

What We're Looking For
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CMA certification (preferred, not required)

3–5+ years’ accounting experience (inventory/cost accounting in manufacturing preferred)

Prior experience mentoring or managing junior staff

Skills & Tools
Experience with ERP systems (custom ERP training provided)

Strong command of QuickBooks, Bill.com, and Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.)

Understanding of manufacturing costing, standard costs, and COGS

Soft Skills
Leadership: Confident mentoring others and guiding accounting practices

Analytical: Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

Startup Ready: Comfortable with ambiguity, fast change, and remote work

Values-Driven: Excited about sustainability and Earth Brands’ mission

Minimum Requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred location: Olathe, Kansas or New York City (occasional travel may be required)

Must be an early-career professional with a growth mindset

Why Join?
Shape processes: Play a key role in building financial systems at a growing company

Mentor & lead: Manage and develop a small accounting team

Mission-first: Work for a brand that’s making sustainability cool and impactful

Remote-first: Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role with occasional in-person collaboration

💡 Ready to join a startup shaping the future of sustainable products? Apply now to become a core member of a team that values innovation, impact, and integrity.

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