Senior Accountant

About Guardian Bikes 

Guardian Bikes is a leading direct-to-consumer kids' bike brand, known for its patented SureStop brake technology and a mission to build the safest kids' bikes in the industry. Guardian is building a vertically integrated, AI-driven manufacturing and commerce company — we design, manufacture, fulfill, and sell directly from our U.S. factory floor to the customer's door. The company has grown from a small startup into a major brand, selling over a million bikes to families across the country.

Job Summary

Guardian Bikes is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial reporting, managing compliance, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lending Management

• Perform comprehensive reconciliations of all lending accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee intercompany loan management, including monthly reconciliations and settlement tracking.
• Prepare and submit lending compliance reports in accordance with internal controls and regulatory standards.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to optimize loan processes and maintain proper documentation.

Sales Reconciliation & Analysis

• Conduct sales-to-ledger reconciliations and post necessary adjustments to maintain accurate revenue records.
• Analyze sales trends to provide actionable insights for revenue forecasting and performance evaluation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve sales reporting accuracy and identify process improvements.

Returns Management & Analysis

• Reconcile product returns against the general ledger, ensuring adjustments are recorded accurately.
• Calculate and manage returns accruals, analyzing experience rates to forecast potential liabilities.
• Partner with operations and sales teams to assess return trends and recommend process enhancements.

Insurance & Prepaid Expense Accounting

• Maintain and oversee prepaid expense and insurance amortization schedules, ensuring proper allocation of costs.
• Manage accounting for all insurance-related activities, including communication with brokers and maintaining compliance with policy requirements.

Financial Reporting Preparation

• Prepare a comprehensive monthly financial reporting packet for submission and review by the Controller.
• Support the Controller with ad hoc reporting requests, variance analyses, and audit preparation.
• Ensure all reporting adheres to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal control standards.
• Assist with external audits and regulatory reviews by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax compliance, and fixed asset accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel; ERP experience a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.