Staff Accountant (Accounts Payable Focus)
Lola Blankets · United States
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- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $65,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Manage full-cycle AP for non-inventory spend.
- Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.
- Support month-end close and financial reporting.
- Improve AP processes and internal controls.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams.
About the role
Job Overview
Lola Blankets, the creator of the world’s softest luxury faux fur blankets, is seeking a Staff Accountant to support and scale the company’s core accounting processes, with an initial focus on Accounts Payable and operating expenses. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and controlled processing of non-inventory spend, while playing a key role in month-end close and broader accounting activities including accruals, prepaids, and fixed assets. This position is designed to grow within the Accounting organization as scope expands with the business.
Core Responsibilities
Accounts Payable & Operating Expenses
- Own full-cycle AP for all non-inventory spend, including marketing, SaaS, professional services, and overhead.
- Manage invoice intake, coding, approvals, and payment execution through Bill.com and internal workflows.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing aligned with internal SLAs.
Vendor Management
- Maintain vendor records, W-9s, payment terms, and 1099 compliance.
- Act as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies in partnership with internal teams.
Process and Controls
- Enforce approval matrices and internal controls across all spend.
- Standardize invoice coding and submission processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and audit readiness.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce manual work.
Month-End Close Support
- Support month-end close by preparing and reviewing accruals for operating expenses, ensuring expenses are recorded in the proper period.
- Reconcile AP subledger to the GL and investigate variances.
Prepaids and Fixed Assets
- Manage prepaid expense schedules, including tracking and amortization.
- Support fixed asset additions, capitalization, and rollforward schedules in alignment with company policies.
Systems and Tools
- Work within Quickbooks, Bill.com, and other financial systems (including Rho and Shopify-related flows where applicable) to ensure accurate data flow and reporting.
- Continuously improve system utilization and reporting capabilities.
Cross Functional Collaboration
- Build strong relationships with Marketing, Operations, Product, and G&A teams to improve visibility into spend and ensure alignment on timing, coding, and approvals.
Qualifications
- 3 - 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting
- Strong understanding of accruals, prepaids, and basic GL accounting
- Experience with Quickbooks, Bill.com, or similar systems
- Detail-oriented with a strong process and controls mindset
- Experience operating in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in eCommerce, retail, or direct-to-consumer environments
- Exposure to audit processes and audit support
- Experience building or improving AP processes at a scaling company
Compensation and Perks
- 21 days paid vacation + federal holidays (except parts of Thanksgiving 🙂)
- Full health benefits
- 16 weeks of paid birth parent leave available. 8 weeks non-birth parent leave
- 55% off Lola Blankets for friends and family
- Opportunities for career growth and leadership roles within Lola Blankets
Key skills/competency
- Staff Accountant
- Accounts Payable
- Accounts Receivable
- General Ledger
- Month-End Close
- Accruals
- Prepaids
- Fixed Assets
- Bill.com
- Quickbooks
Skills & topics
- Staff Accountant
- Accounts Payable
- Accounting
- Bookkeeping
- AP Specialist
- General Ledger
- Month-End Close
- Accruals
- Prepaids
- Fixed Assets
- QuickBooks
- Bill.com
- eCommerce Accounting
- Retail Accounting
- Finance
- Audit Support
- Process Improvement
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your AP, GL, and process improvement experience. Quantify achievements where possible to showcase impact.
- Showcase system proficiency: Emphasize your experience with QuickBooks, Bill.com, and other relevant financial software.
- Demonstrate controls mindset: Use your cover letter to express your understanding of internal controls and audit readiness.
- Highlight growth environment experience: Mention your ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth settings and your cross-functional collaboration skills.
Technical preparation
Master QuickBooks and Bill.com functionalities.,Practice GL reconciliation and variance analysis.,Understand accrual and prepaid accounting principles.,Familiarize with internal control frameworks.
Behavioral questions
Describe a process improvement you implemented.,How do you handle vendor inquiries and discrepancies?,Share an experience in a fast-paced environment.,How do you ensure accuracy in your work?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus for the Staff Accountant role at Lola Blankets?
- The Staff Accountant role at Lola Blankets has an initial focus on Accounts Payable and operating expenses, ensuring accurate and timely processing of non-inventory spend.
- What accounting software is used by Lola Blankets for this Staff Accountant position?
- Lola Blankets utilizes QuickBooks, Bill.com, and potentially other financial systems like Rho and Shopify-related flows for its accounting operations. Experience with these is preferred for the Staff Accountant role.
- What is the expected experience level for the Staff Accountant (Accounts Payable Focus) position?
- The ideal candidate for the Staff Accountant role at Lola Blankets will have 3-5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or general accounting, with a strong understanding of core accounting principles.
- Does Lola Blankets offer growth opportunities for a Staff Accountant?
- Yes, this Staff Accountant position is designed to grow within the Accounting organization as the business scales, offering opportunities for career growth and leadership roles.
- What are some of the key benefits offered to employees at Lola Blankets?
- Lola Blankets offers generous paid vacation, full health benefits, parental leave, employee discounts, and opportunities for career advancement.