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Antelope

Senior Accountant (Remote)

Antelope, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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About the Company Antelope is an omnichannel pet consumer platform that was founded in August 2021 with the mission to elevate the lives of pets by delivering the highest quality products across all pet products and services via a buy-and-build strategy. “Ante” means to increase the stakes or consideration of, and “lope” means to leap with bounding steps together. Antelope is elevating the standards of pet care by buying, building, and growing high-quality, natural pet brands. The company is backed by Alpine Investors and have made five acquisitions so far (Bocce’s Bakery, Diggin’ Your Dog / Super Snouts, Doggo, My Perfect Pet and Ark Naturals), and they’re just getting started. Antelope has plans to acquire additional all-natural, high-quality brands to become the one-stop shop for pet parents.

Overview

Antelope is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance team. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, this role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger, supporting the monthly close, audits, tax filings, and driving process improvements.

This is a key role within a lean, high-performing team, offering exposure to multi-entity consolidations, acquisitions, ERP optimization, and cross-functional partnerships. It’s an exciting opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional looking to grow in a fast-paced, private equity–backed environment.

Responsibilities

Month End Close

Record monthly journal entries

Review work prepared by Staff Accountants

Maintain accounting schedules including Prepaids, Fixed Assets, Accrued Liabilities, etc.

Review and finalize monthly bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

Reconcile general ledger accounts, investigate variances and suggest resolutions

Provide analysis and explanations for account variances

Document and maintain month end close processes and procedures

NetSuite System Support

Drive automation and efficiency projects within NetSuite and across accounting workflows

Assist with onboarding of new acquisitions into NetSuite, ensuring accounting policies, controls, and reporting are integrated seamlessly

Audit and Tax

Maintain accurate reconciliations, process documentation, and company policies

Perform 100% reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts assigned at yearend

Provide documentation and inquiry responses as it relates to audit testing

Aid in preparation of information for State & Federal income tax filings

Assist with Sales & Use Tax Filings

Compliance and Risk Management

Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and accounting standards.

Maintain strong internal controls to prevent errors and fraud

Support compliance with all state and federal tax law

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA or progress toward CPA preferred; graduate degree a plus

Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience

Proven experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry

Knowledge and experience with NetSuite highly desirable

Experience in a multi-brand or subsidiary environment a plus

Knowledge and experience with inventory or manufacturing environments

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth, PE-backed environment

Strong Excel/analytical skills

Must love dogs or cats (and treats!)

What We Offer

Connected remote-first culture with a highly engaged distributed workforce

Flexible PTO

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K employer match

Professional Development & Learning Programs

Home Office Stipend

Parental leave including “pawternity”

Discounted Antelope products

Discounted pet insurance

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