Accounting Manager

About the role

Purple Carrot is a mission-driven company founded in 2014, dedicated to inspiring people to eat more plants. We deliver chef-crafted, dietitian-designed meals and prioritize taste, flexibility, and no membership fees.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure timely, accurate, and reliable financial reporting
• Own and improve recurring accounting workflows, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and general ledger maintenance
• Accurately account for inventory, COGS, and product-related costs, ensuring financial reporting reflects operational realities
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional teams to understand cost drivers, resolve accounting issues, and improve reporting accuracy
• Oversee and improve accounts receivable processes, including customer payments, reconciliations, and related reporting
• Review and improve QuickBooks workflows to increase accuracy, reduce manual work, and support a cleaner month-end close
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and support GAAP compliance
• Support ad hoc accounting, reporting, and process improvement projects as needed

Requirements

• 4+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally with hands-on month-end close ownership
• Experience in ecommerce, DTC, manufacturing, food, consumer products, or inventory-based businesses
• Hands-on exposure to COGS, inventory accounting, product costing, or cost accounting workflows
• Experience working in QuickBooks Desktop or QuickBooks Enterprise
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, and internal controls
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and working with large or messy data sets
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA license preferred, but not required
• Ability to commute to our Chicago office as needed

Qualifications

• Comfort working in a lean, hands-on accounting environment where processes may still be evolving
• Enjoy cleaning up messy processes and turning them into clear, repeatable workflows
• Comfortable digging into the details, asking questions, and figuring out how things actually work
• Balance accuracy, speed, and practicality, especially during close or reporting deadlines
• Communicate clearly with both accounting and non-accounting partners
• Proactive about identifying issues, improving processes, and making recommendations

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Matching retirement plan
• Generous and flexible paid time off
• Purple Carrot box delivery credits
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to work with passionate teammates

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $112,000. In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus based on a combination of individual achievements and overall company performance. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications, and the posted range is not a guarantee of any specific offer.

Schedule

This role is based in Chicago, IL (hybrid in office). Our hybrid approach includes 3 in-office days each week, giving teams the best of both flexibility and collaboration. Many team members choose to come in more often - it's a great way to stay inspired and engaged with the team.