Senior Accountant

Company: Redefine Meals

Reports to: Director of Finance & Accounting

Location: Bayshore Long Island, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Redefine Meals is a rapidly growing prepared-meal business. As the company continues to expand its operations and retail footprint, we are looking for a detail-oriented, analytical Senior Accountant to strengthen our accounting function and support the Director of Finance & Accounting in maintaining accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and scalable accounting processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to play a meaningful role in a growing business and work closely with senior leadership.

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for key accounting functions, including general ledger management, month-end and year-end close, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and audit support.

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance & Accounting, this individual will help ensure the integrity of financial information, identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, and provide timely reporting to support business decisions.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, proactive, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and capable of taking ownership of accounting responsibilities with limited supervision.

General Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reporting.
• Investigate variances, reconcile discrepancies, and maintain accurate financial records.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with U.S. GAAP and company policies.

Inventory and Cost Accounting

• Support inventory accounting, cost of goods sold, and inventory valuation.
• Reconcile inventory balances and investigate variances, shrinkage, and costing discrepancies.
• Partner with operations and production teams to improve cost reporting and financial visibility.
• Assist with tracking product margins and identifying opportunities to improve profitability.

Audit, Controls, and Compliance

• Coordinate with external auditors and prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Support tax-related requests and other financial compliance requirements.
• Identify process gaps and recommend improvements to accuracy and efficiency.

Finance Leadership and Business Support

• Provide financial analyses and reporting to support the Director of Finance & Accounting and the broader leadership team.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, and financial planning.
• Develop and improve accounting workflows as the business grows.
• Collaborate with operations, purchasing, payroll, and other departments to ensure accurate financial information.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Approximately 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing or supporting month-end and year-end close.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Use of AI as a tool when completing tasks.
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work directly with senior leadership.

• Active CPA license or CPA eligibility.
• Big Four public accounting or external audit experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing, distribution, inventory-intensive businesses, or multi-location operations.
• Experience improving accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting systems manuall and through the use of AI.
• Familiarity with inventory costing, COGS, and gross margin analysis.
• Experience with Ramp.

• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan- 401k
• Professional development and CPA-related support, where applicable.
• Opportunity to work directly with the Director of Finance & Accounting and grow alongside an expanding business.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience, technical capabilities, and relevant credentials. Candidates with a CPA, Big Four audit experience, or directly relevant inventory and manufacturing accounting experience may qualify for the upper end of the salary range.