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Vita Coco

Staff Accountant

Vita Coco, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Vita Coco . The Vita Coco Company, created in 2004 by Co‑CEO Michael Kirban and Ira Liran, produces the leading brand of coconut water in the United States with a growing global presence. In 2021, the company became a publicly traded Public Benefit Corporation, and in 2022 it was certified as a B Corporation™. The company is headquartered in New York City with international offices in London and Singapore and is Nasdaq‑listed under ticker symbol COCO.

The

Staff Accountant

is responsible for contributing to the timely completion of accounting functions including monthly close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. The position will work closely with Operations, Finance, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. This role is based out of our NYC HQ (3‑day in‑office requirement) and reports directly to the Corporate Consolidations and Financial Reporting Manager.

Main Responsibilities

Assist with various monthly financial closing activities, procedures, journal entries and account reconciliations to support our financial close process, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP.

Prepare monthly bank and inventory reconciliations.

Produce various flux analysis to support KPI measures with MTM, QTD, and YTD views.

Prepare monthly account reconciliations for review by Senior Accountants and Accounting Manager.

Work with various areas of the business to develop optimal procedures and support internal control documentation of these processes.

Maintain the customer master data in the ERP system.

Prepare and manage the monthly Bottle Deposit filings and set up in SAP.

Create, maintain and update new products in ERP system including pricing and discounts.

Assist in audit requests and work directly with external auditors.

Consistently evaluate areas for process improvement and automation.

Additional ad‑hoc accounting projects, as necessary.

Qualifications

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

Years of experience: 2‑4 years in accounting.

Professional Experience: Big 4/public accounting experience preferred.

Strong Excel skills.

Experience working with SAP is preferred.

Experience with journal entries related to inventory, prepaids, and COGS accruals.

Ability to manage documentation and input data accurately, with great attention to detail.

Proactive self‑starter who can prioritize, multi‑task and meet tight deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and with a team.

At The Vita Coco Company, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: skill set, experience, education, training, licensure, and certifications, knowledge and abilities of the applicant, alignment with market data, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current pay range for this position is $80,000–$85,000. This range may vary for positions performed outside California, Colorado, Nevada, New York City, Westchester County, NY, Rhode Island, or Washington.

The Vita Coco Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

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