Job description

Who We Are Spot & Tango is a pet health & wellness brand on a mission to make mealtime better for dogs, and life simpler for the people who love them. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists, and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial. Through UnKibble™ and our original fresh-frozen line, we’re rethinking what feeding your dog well can look like, one bowl at a time. Since our founding in 2018, we have served over 200 million meals to happy pets across the US and Canada. We’re a team of builders, problem solvers and dog people, united by the belief that dogs deserve better. We’re looking for people who want to do the best work of their career, dig into challenges with smart people, and help shape a brand that’s redefining an entire category. This is a chance to join a high-growth e-commerce company and have an outsized impact in a fast-paced, ambitious environment. Plus, you get to think about dogs all day. Who You Are Spot & Tango is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our NY HQ team! In this role, you will play a key part in the day-to-day financial operations of the company, with a primary focus on inventory and cost accounting. You’ll also support broader accounting responsibilities, including month-end close, financial reporting, and ensuring accurate records and compliance. Responsibilities Own inventory and cost accounting processes, including inventory rollforwards, valuation, COGS accuracy, reserves, weekly inventory reviews, reconciliations, and variance analysis; Collaborate with our Operations and Manufacturing teams to investigate discrepancies, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions. Review cost inputs impacting inventory and COGS, highlighting variances and trends and providing clear insights and recommendations to management. Review Staff Accountant’s three way match of invoice, PO and receipt in invoice processing workflows, providing feedback and training to drive accuracy and efficiency. Lead physical inventory counts and cycle count programs, coordinating with 3PL partners and our plant in Allentown to ensure accuracy and timely reconciliation. Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly reporting packages to support a timely month-end close. Partner with the team on preparing documentation for audit readiness and special projects to scale and improve accounting operations. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting CPA strongly preferred 3+ years of experience in accounting, with inventory exposure High proficiency in Excel Exceptional attention to detail organizational and time management skills Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills Dog lovers a plus! Salary: Up to $100,000 annually based on experience and qualifications. This reflects the base salary for this position. Compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, certifications and business needs. In addition to base pay, S&T offers annual bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible time off and employee discounts. This is a hybrid position based in our Midtown Manhattan office. In-office presence is required on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Spot & Tango is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

Must-haves

Own inventory and cost accounting processes, including inventory rollforwards, valuation, COGS accuracy, reserves, weekly inventory reviews, reconciliations, and variance analysis;
Collaborate with our Operations and Manufacturing teams to investigate discrepancies, determine root causes, and drive corrective actions.
Review cost inputs impacting inventory and COGS, highlighting variances and trends and providing clear insights and recommendations to management.
Review Staff Accountant’s three way match of invoice, PO and receipt in invoice processing workflows, providing feedback and training to drive accuracy and efficiency.
Lead physical inventory counts and cycle count programs, coordinating with 3PL partners and our plant in Allentown to ensure accuracy and timely reconciliation.
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and monthly reporting packages to support a timely month-end close.
Partner with the team on preparing documentation for audit readiness and special projects to scale and improve accounting operations.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
3+ years of experience in accounting, with inventory exposure
High proficiency in Excel
Exceptional attention to detail organizational and time management skills
Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills
Salary: Up to $100,000 annually based on experience and qualifications.
This is a hybrid position based in our Midtown Manhattan office.
In-office presence is required on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Spot & Tango is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Nice-to-haves

CPA strongly preferred
Dog lovers a plus!

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