Staff Accountant

About the role

Cook's Direct is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the day-to-day and period-end accounting functions of our finance team. This role owns key components of the monthly close process, manages compliance-related accounting tasks, produces financial reports, and provides analytical support across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Execute month-end close procedures in accordance with the company's close schedule
• Perform inventory close processes and ensure accurate inventory valuation at period end
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheet accounts, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Identify and address negative inventory issues in coordination with operations and purchasing
• Perform variance analysis comparing budget to actual results
• Manage sales permit renewals and maintain accurate records across all applicable jurisdictions
• Administer business license management, tracking renewals and filing requirements
• Oversee 1099 preparation and issuance in compliance with IRS requirements
• Maintain customer tax certificate compliance, including collection, verification, and recordkeeping
• Prepare and maintain sales tax backup documentation to support filing and audit needs
• Prepare and distribute flash reporting to provide timely financial visibility to leadership
• Coordinate year-end tax review preparation in support of external accountants or auditors
• Produce monthly leadership and bank reporting packages as required
• Generate and distribute low gross profit and negative invoice reporting for review and resolution
• Prepare and distribute cash disbursements for all ACH, check, and credit card payments
• Produce daily and weekly cash reporting for leadership, including cash position, deposits, and disbursement summaries
• Apply incoming customer payments accurately and timely across multiple payment channels
• Reconcile credit card activity and resolve variances

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a distribution, retail, or product-based company
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and journal entry preparation
• Familiarity with sales tax compliance, business licensing, and 1099 reporting requirements
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage recurring deadlines independently without sacrificing accuracy

Preferred Skills

• Experience with ERP or accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar)
• Background in inventory accounting or cost of goods sold reconciliation
• Familiarity with multi-state sales tax filing and compliance tools
• Experience supporting external audits or year-end tax preparation
• Exposure to marketplace platforms (Amazon, etc.) and related cash application processes

Desired Attributes

• Detail-oriented — catches discrepancies before they become problems and holds themselves to a high standard of accuracy
• Organized — manages recurring deadlines, compliance calendars, and reporting schedules without dropping the ball
• Proactive — flags issues early, asks the right questions, and follows through to resolution
• Analytical — goes beyond the numbers to understand what the data is saying and communicates it clearly
• Collaborative — works well with operations, purchasing, and leadership to resolve discrepancies and support decision-making
• Adaptable — comfortable shifting priorities and taking on new tasks in a growing, fast-moving company

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) plan
• Professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cook's Direct, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.