About the Role We are looking for a Senior Accountant to own core accounting operations for Ghost's Finance & Accounting team at a pivotal stage of growth. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will own the general ledger, drive the monthly close process, and manage AR/AP and inventory accounting end-to-end. This is a hands-on role for someone who wants full ownership of how the books get closed.
You will play a central role as Ghost builds durable accounting systems, prepares for its first external financial audit, and scales its reporting infrastructure. This is an opportunity for someone who wants to have a real hand in shaping processes, controls, and systems inside a venture-backed company.
Key ResponsibilitiesGeneral Ledger & Month-End Close
- Own the end-to-end monthly close process, including the close calendar, checklist, and timely delivery of financial statements
- Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations, including complex or non-routine transactions
- Maintain the general ledger in accordance with GAAP, applying sound technical accounting judgment to new or unusual transactions
- Analyze account fluctuations and financial results month-over-month, flagging variances and trends for the Director of Accounting and CFO
AR, AP & Inventory Ownership
- Own AR/AP processes end-to-end, including invoicing, collections, vendor payment cycles, and DTC channel reconciliations across marketplaces
- Resolve complex customer, vendor, and reconciliation issues directly
- Own inventory accounting, including costing, inventory movements, and reconciliation between operational systems and the general ledger; investigate and resolve physical-to-system variances
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls across AR, AP, and inventory processes
Audit, Compliance & Technical Accounting
- Serve as a key point of contact for Ghost's first external financial audit, preparing audit-ready schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation, and managing auditor requests end-to-end
- Research and document technical GAAP accounting positions as new transaction types arise, partnering with the Director of Accounting on conclusions
- Help design, document, and implement internal controls and accounting policies as the company builds out a formal control environment
- Support tax and compliance filings in partnership with external providers as needed
Process & Cross-Functional Support
- Identify opportunities to automate and streamline manual accounting processes, leveraging AI tools and modern accounting systems
- Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply, and EPD teams to resolve data and process issues at the source
- Contribute to monthly management reporting, board reporting materials, and ad hoc analysis for the Director of Accounting and CFO
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, including direct, hands-on ownership of the month-end close process
- Solid working knowledge of GAAP with experience applying it to real transactions, not just textbook scenarios
- Hands-on experience owning both AR and AP functions directly
- Experience preparing for or supporting an external financial audit, including workpaper preparation and auditor management
- Hands-on experience with an ERP as a primary accounting system
- Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills; comfortable working with large, high-volume transaction datasets
- AI-native: comfortable using AI tools daily to accelerate reconciliations, analysis, and documentation, and actively looks to automate manual work
- Comfortable being a hands-on doer on a small team; this role is about personally executing and owning the work, not delegating it
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting matters clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Strong Plus- Inventory, e-commerce, or marketplace accounting experience, including item-level or high-SKU environments
- Experience with Rillet or other modern, AI-native accounting platforms
- Public accounting background (audit or advisory)
- Experience in a high-growth startup environment
This role will be based in our LA office. Our total compensation for this position can range from
$120,000-$140,000 base salary + equity. The actual amount may vary based on factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits we offer: - Medical, Vision, and Dental with some plans covered at 100%
- Competitive compensation and equity structure
- 401K
- Unlimited PTO
