We’re an employee-owned, vertically-integrated builder of some of America’s most popular health & wellness brands. With over 1,000 team members across multiple companies, we create best-in-class products that help make the world healthier and happier. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $600 million of revenue annually. Learn more about our brands.
We’re Looking For A: Manager, Accounts Payable
Location: Hybrid (Woodland Hills, CA)
What You’ll Be Doing: We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager to manage multiple employees and activities in a high-volume Accounts Payable environment. You will lead the day-to-day AP operations and manage the monthly AP close. You will create a service-oriented environment to meet the needs of internal/external stakeholders, ensuring prompt and thorough response to all requests. This role is a key member of the Accounting and Finance team, and will be critical in leading and completing projects to develop and strengthen cross-functional policies and procedures in order to maximize efficiency.
- Ensure that invoices and payments are processed in accordance with terms, with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness to take advantage of any potential discounts and avoid penalties and/or interest. Ensure proper three-way matching prior to payment.
- Support the accuracy of Accounts Payable related general ledger accounts by ensuring that routine activities are being completed in a timely manner (e.g., payments are entered, credit memos are applied, POs are being closed).
- Review coding and subsidiary allocations for Accounts Payable invoices and credit card expenses, posted to the General Ledger.
- Review banking support items for reconciliations, returned payments, positive pay exceptions.
- Manage and maintain the employee expense reimbursement process by ensuring that expense invoices are appropriately approved by department heads and paid accurately and timely.
- Research, resolve, and communicate invoicing issues, discrepancies, or outstanding balances on vendor accounts accordingly. Reconcile monthly vendor statements.
- Work closely with the Accounting team to ensure month-end accruals are properly recorded. Create and enter journal entries as necessary.
- Prepare and/or review account reconciliations including review of the Accounts Payable and Received Not Invoiced subledgers for completeness and accuracy.
- Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for A/P accounts. Reconcile cleared checks in ERP system.
- Review and document operating practices, procedures and/or systems.
- Ensure accurate reporting of Form 1099s annually.
- Develop, monitor and report on key department metrics, such as invoice aging, accuracy and efficiency.
- Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for procure to pay workflows
- Assist with external audits, including preparation of workpapers, schedules, and supporting documentation
Qualifications (Note: We strongly encourage you to apply even if you don’t tick ALL of these boxes.):
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Extensive knowledge about accounts payable procedures, as well as experience with accounting and management principles.
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong working knowledge of NetSuite or other large ERP system
- Strong working knowledge of an automated A/P system, such as Tipalti
- Advanced Excel knowledge
- Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
- 5+ years of Accounts Payable management and month-end close experience
- Strong working knowledge of NetSuite or other large ERP system
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and advanced formulas
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)
- Exposure to accounts payable automation software, preferably Tipalti (preferred)
- Experience with Blackline close automation (preferred)
- Understanding a multi-entity accounting and reporting organizational structure (preferred)
- Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for employee-only medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Bonus Opportunities – Earn more with both annual and monthly bonus programs tied to performance.
- Investing in Your Future – We match up to 3.5% of your 401(k) contributions and offer a company-sponsored Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), helping your retirement savings grow alongside the company. Learn more.
- Work-Life Balance – Start your first year accruing up to 15 days of vacation, plus 6 paid sick and mental health days.
- Well-Being Support – Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Program, company closure dates, free weekly yoga and meditation classes, and expanded mental health benefits—we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
- Career Growth – Grow with us through our mentorship program, continuous learning opportunities, and performance-based pay increases designed to help you advance.
- Make an Impact – Give back through our charity sponsorships. Together, we’ve donated over $9 million to communities worldwide.
- Additional Benefits - Cell/internet reimbursement, free employee products, annual events, and more!
The base salary range is $74,800 - $99,800, plus annual & monthly KPI bonus potential.
The posted salary range in this job posting reflects data based on California's cost of labor analysis. This salary range is subject to change per state; please click here to find the pay differential in your state of residence if the role is remote.
Salary is based on a wide range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and geographical location.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
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Skills Required
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Extensive knowledge of accounts payable procedures and accounting and management principles
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Strong working knowledge of NetSuite or another large ERP system
- Strong working knowledge of an automated accounts payable system, such as Tipalti
- Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and advanced formulas
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- At least 5 years of accounts payable management and month-end close experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Exposure to accounts payable automation software, preferably Tipalti
- Experience with BlackLine close automation
- Understanding of a multi-entity accounting and reporting organizational structure
What the Team is Saying
Golden Hippo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Employer-paid 100% premiums for employee-only medical, dental, and vision are prominently advertised, materially reducing out-of-pocket costs. This level of cost coverage is described as uncommon for U.S. employers.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) alongside a 401(k) match offers ownership and long-term value in addition to cash savings. Public benefits pages highlight ESOP participation as part of the standard package.
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Parental & Family Support — Sixteen weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and 11 paid holidays are listed, alongside adoption and fertility benefits. These offerings indicate robust family support, with specifics to be confirmed by role and location.
Golden Hippo Insights
What We Do
With over 900 team members across multiple companies dedicated to improving lives, we create best-in-class products that bring health and happiness. Our creative content educates the world on making smarter health choices, while the brands we own generate over $600 million of revenue annually. From brand ideation to ad creation to product fulfillment, the entire process happens in-house.
Why Work With Us
Golden Hippo’s one-of-a-kind company culture is driven by collaboration, innovation, and initiative. The same tenacity and scrappiness that built Golden Hippo in 2011 still drives our culture to this day. We work hard, have fun, and strive to make a lasting impact on everything we do.
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