Who We Are.n n Golden Hippo is a young, growing direct to consumer digital marketing company committed to helping everyone live their healthiest life.
We create cutting edge health, wellness, and beauty products and work tirelessly to get them into the hands of the people who need them most
– our customers.
Our e-commerce platform enables us to do so powered by incredible tech talent.n nWe”re growing fast, but our core values remain the same as when we were founded in 2010.
If you”re passionate about cutting edge marketing and technology, design, copywriting and video editing, and the operations behind all this, we want to hear from you.
And if you are results driven, ambitious, a creative problem-solver, have a positive energy, collaborative and team oriented, and a continuous learner we might just be the perfect place for you!n n The role.n n Golden Hippo is currently looking for an Accounts Payable Manager who will be responsible for leading the day-to-day AP operations and manage the monthly AP close.
This person will create a service-oriented environment to meet the needs of internal/external stakeholders, ensuring prompt and thorough response to all requests.
This role is a key member of the Accounting and Finance team, and will be critical in leading and completing projects to develop and strengthen cross-functional policies and procedures in order to maximize efficiency.n n Why you should work with us.n n Here at Golden Hippo we work in a lively, laid back work environment with a fully stocked kitchen for our employees to use.
We pride ourselves in our incredibly diverse workforce.
We intentionally strive to cultivate, create, and celebrate a rich, vibrant and inclusive culture of belonging where our employees feel respected and empowered.
We also offer:n Competitive salary (DOE) Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, life…) Matching 401K plan In-office CrossFit gym with professional coaches Yoga and meditation breaks Casual, ”no dress code” atmosphere and an open, inspiring office space Ongoing learning and development opportunities such as manager and employee development classes, book clubs, webinars, mentorship program, Hippo Talks, and much more.
Regular celebrations and happy hours Highly interactive work with a talented, diverse, passionate team UNLIMITED room for growth and results-based pay increasesn n See what its like working at Golden Hippo!n n What Your Day Will Look Like.n Ensure that invoices and payments are processed in accordance with terms, with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness to take advantage of any potential discounts and avoid penalties and/or interest.
Ensure proper three-way matching prior to payment.
Support the accuracy of Accounts Payable related general ledger accounts by ensuring that routine activities are being completed in a timely manner (e.g., payments are entered, credit memos are applied, POs are being closed).
Review coding and subsidiary allocations for Accounts Payable invoices, credit card expenses, and petty cash posted to the General Ledger.
Review banking support items for reconciliations, returned payments, positive pay exceptions.
Manage and maintain the employee expense reimbursement process by ensuring that expense invoices are appropriately approved by department heads and paid accurately and timely.
Research, resolve, and communicate invoicing issues, discrepancies, or outstanding balances on vendor accounts accordingly.
Reconcile monthly vendor statements.
Work closely with the Accounting team to ensure month-end accruals are properly recorded.
Create and enter journal entries as necessary.
Prepare and/or review account reconciliations including review of the Accounts Payable and Received Not Invoiced subledgers for completeness and accuracy.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for A/P accounts.
Reconcile cleared checks in ERP system.
Review and document operating practices, procedures and/or systems.
Ensure accurate reporting of Form 1099s annually.
Develop, monitor and report on key department metrics, such as invoice aging, accuracy and efficiency.
Perform and/or prepare ad hoc analysis, tasks and reports Assemble information for external auditors for the annual audit and quarterly reviews.n n The best candidates will have.n Associates Degree in Accounting/ Bookkeeping or related field required Extensive knowledge about accounts payable procedures, as well as experience with accounting and management principles.
Accounting degree preferred but not required.
5-7 years of experience managing Accounts Payable in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, including prior management experience.
E-commerce experience preferred.
Extensive experience coding invoices to general ledger accounts and allocating to subsidiaries required.
Comfortable working in multiple systems and software environments.
Ability to drive and assist in the implementation of new systems.
Netsuite, Sage, MS Dynamics, Oracle, SAP or other mid
– and large-tier ERP experience preferred.
Accounts Payable experience working with product inventory (specifically experience with Three Way Matching) required Proficient with Microsoft Office; specifically, Excel V-lookups and Pivot Tables Excellent project management, verbal communication, analytical and written skills.
Ability to multitask.
Impeccable organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
Strong math and analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the desire for continuous learning and improvement.
Must get along with people, be a team player, self-starter, with excellent customer service skills.
Ability to professionally facilitate meetings and be comfortable communicating one-on-one with vendors to resolve issues.
Experience leading projects to completion, including implementation of ACH (book to bank)
– working with bank coding, inbound and outbound files, automation of vendor onboarding, and outsourcing of check printing.
Own relationships with vendors and serve as the central escalation point for any vendor issues, ensuring prompt handling of internal and/or external inquiries including timely provision of status updates to relevant stakeholders Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively, and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues.
Have a work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations.
Strong communication skills including the ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback, and is a solid verbal and written communicator.n n Golden Hippo is always looking for smart, driven self-starters who are excited to build a place for themselves in one of the most fun, exciting companies in Los Angeles.
If you thrive on community and communication, learning from your failures, and embracing the unexpected, Golden Hippo just might be the place for you.n n Golden Hippo Company Culture Highlights:n Winner of Comparably”s Award for Best Company in Los Angeles 202019 Winner of Comparably”s Award for Best Company Happiness 202018 Golden Hippo is ranked in the top 5% of companies for Work Culture on Comparably.n Check us out on Comparably!n n Equal Employment Opportunityn Golden Hippo strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation.n nWe will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, for applicants in Los Angeles, California, and consistent with applicable laws in other areas.n n Hiring Practicesn The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.
It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Golden Hippo recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner.
Golden Hippo may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.n nPowered by JazzHRn ngz6fSRH6HMnnby Jobblenn