Spindrift

Spindrift

Spindrift Staff Accountant

Newton, Massachusetts, United States · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$65k-$75kDetected 6 days ago
SalesAccountingExcelFP&ASupply ChainLogisticsProcess ImprovementERPCustomer SupportAR/VRResearchCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsInternal AuditAccounts PayableNetSuite

About the role

  • That's why every Spindrift beverage is made the hard way-with real squeezed fruit, never from concentrate.
  • Spindrift® sparkling water is available nationwide, and Spindrift Spiked® and Spindrift SODA is available in select markets.
  • Spindrift is headquartered in Newton, MA.

Responsibilities

  • Research deduction backup (remittance advices, customer portals, EDI documents, promotional calendars) to validate or dispute deductions in a timely manner.
  • Process approved deductions by creating and posting credit memos; maintain clear audit trails for all adjustments.
  • Partner with Sales and FP&A to validate promotional deductions against approved trade plans, customer agreements, and deal sheets.
  • Support the Sales team with customer-specific deduction reporting and chargeback documentation as needed. Reporting & Month-End Close
  • Generate regular deduction reporting by customer, category, and deduction type to identify trends and support management review.
  • Support audit requests related to trade spending, customer allowances, and AR balances. Controls & Process Improvement
  • Help develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for trade deduction handling.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills; able to manage a high volume of open items while maintaining accuracy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Experience with cash application, credit memo processing, and general ledger reconciliation.
  • Must be able to work from our Newton, MA office at least 4 days a week.

Nice to have

  • 2+ years of accounting or finance experience
  • prior exposure to trade deductions, chargebacks, or accounts receivable in a CPG, food & beverage, or consumer goods environment strongly preferred.
  • Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, filtering and sorting large data sets).
  • Preferred Tools & Experience
  • Experience with ERP or accounting systems (NetSuite preferred, but not required).
  • Prior experience with deduction management software or trade promotion management (TPM) systems, especially BluePlanner, is a plus.
  • Working Conditions

Compensation

  • $65k-$75k

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with a current employer contribution rate of 80% towards monthly premiums, regardless of plan type selected
  • Company-paid life insurance, and a 401k retirement savings plan with a company match
  • Annual allowances for personal use of Spindrift product, health and wellness, professional development, and social justice education
  • A host of voluntary benefits including but not limited to additional life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability insurance, pet insurance, commuter benefits, etc.
  • In addition to any paid leave benefits required by regulation, the company provides paid parental leave, vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, community service, and holiday time

Company info

  • About Spindrift At Spindrift, we're making every beverage a positive force of nature.
  • Founded in 2010, we believe the best flavors come directly from nature.
  • From sourcing the best-tasting fruit globally to maintaining a carefully honed manufacturing process, we believe in doing things the hard way, the intentional way, the better albeit more challenging way, the right way - because, in the end, it's worth it.
  • We are also a proud member of 1% for the planet, donating to environmental causes.
  • The Staff Accountant, Trade Deductions Role The Staff Accountant supports Spindrift's financial integrity by ensuring that trade deductions are accurately tracked, researched, and resolved in a timely manner.
  • This role sits at the intersection of Accounting, Sales, and Customer Service and is ideal for a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in a high-volume, fast-moving CPG environment where trade promotions, chargebacks, and customer deductions are a core part of day-to-day operations.
  • Reporting to the
  • Identify invalid or unsupported deductions; prepare and submit dispute packages to customers and follow through to resolution.
  • Leverage our trade management tools to create monthly accruals and reconcile deductions taken as part of the monthly close process.
  • Prepare and maintain the trade deduction aging schedule; reconcile to the general ledger as part of monthly close.
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