Senior Staff Accountant, Rocketbook

For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home. As a member of our team, you’ll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways. Our “rollup your sleeves and get the job done” approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission. It’s a colorful world – make your mark by joining the BIC team today.

Location: Hybrid, Boston, MA   

Rocket Innovations Inc. is a Boston-based innovation company with global reach and universal ambition. With our current line Rocketbook products including notebooks and companion app, we believe that jotting down your notes, sketches, and big ideas should be done naturally by hand. We also believe that you should not have to cut down trees to do it, nor cut out the power of digital. Rocketbook technology, notebooks and app help people write and share ideas while saving the planet.

The Senior Staff Accountant is a critical role in the Finance and Accounting function ensuring that the accounting data to run the business is valid and high quality, managing AP and AR and relationships and reporting.  The Senior Staff Accountant will report to the Head of Finance  Rocketbook and work closely with Finance, Business Development, Marketing, Operations and Product. This is a critical role to support business growth, financial reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Own full cycle Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) processes, including invoicing, collections, vendor payments, reconciliations, and transaction recording in QuickBooks.
• Investigate and resolve billing or collection discrepancies including direct discussions as required with vendors, customers and partners
• Oversee, manage, and direct data entry by the Supply team—including order entry and EDI integration accuracy
• Maintain accurate inventory and item lists in QuickBooks, ensuring correct cost tracking
• Reconcile general ledger, bank, vendor, and customer accounts
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Prepare and analyze GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Upload and submit month-end financial data to the BIC HFM system in accordance with reporting deadlines
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial analysis
• File sales and use tax returns
• Ensure financial compliance by maintaining appropriate documentation, approvals, and adherence to internal controls and company policies
• Support external audits with timely preparation of reports, schedules, and requested data
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting procedures and systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience (corporate or public)
• Experience in CPG industry and cost accounting
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting skills
• Proficient in QuickBooks Enterprise
• Familiarity with Anaplan, Power BI, or ERP systems is a plus
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities
• Effective communicator with excellent time management and responsiveness

Preferred Skills:

• Self-starter with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset
• Passion for process improvement and operational efficiency
• Experience supporting financial audits and ensuring compliance
• Knowledge of multi-entity or multi-location accounting

BIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly commit to hiring people with different backgrounds and experiences to help us build better products, make better decisions, and better serve our customers. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or similar characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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