Ampersand Brands Staff Accountant, AR/AP & GL

Lolli and Pops / Hammond's Candies

Denver, CO

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SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accrual-Basis Accounting, Balance Sheet, Billing, Business Growth, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Detail Oriented, Disbursements, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Statements, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Journal Entries, Leadership, Leasing, Loans, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Reconciliation, Retail, Supplier Relationship Management (SRM), Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations

LOCATION

Denver, CO

POSTED

1 day ago

About Us

Ampersand Brands is a growing portfolio of beloved confectionery brands, including Hammond's Candies, an iconic hand-crafted candy maker founded in 1920, and Lolli & Pops, a premium retail and gifting brand with 45+ locations nationwide. We are building a best-in-class finance function and are looking for accountants who want to own real work, develop fast, and grow with the business.

What You'll Do

Own full-cycle accounts payable and month-end close across both Ampersand Brands. Work directly with the VP Corporate Controller as part of a lean, high-performing finance team with direct exposure to senior leadership and broad ownership across the accounting cycle.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

Import and process vendor invoices across both brands and both ERP systems.
Upload landlord invoices into the lease accounting platform; ensure accurate ASC 842 recording and GL posting.
Execute weekly payment runs - ACH, check, and wire - and manage vendor relationships.
Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger and clear outstanding items at month-end.
Manage AP aging and ensure timely, accurate vendor payments.
Communicate with landlord accounting teams on invoice inquiries, payment status, and lease administration matters.

Month-End Close

Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, prepaids, CapEx, reclassifications, and adjusting entries across both brands.
Maintain prepaid amortization and CapEx tracking schedules.
Post payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll and disbursement accounts at month-end.
Perform balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and subledger-to-GL tie-outs.
Assist with audit preparation, lender reporting schedules, and year-end close.
Support any retail accounting function as required, including ad hoc analysis and close-related projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA candidate strongly preferred.
2+ years of full-cycle close experience - journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation required.
Full-cycle AP ownership experience required.
Retail or multi-location business experience a plus.
Intercompany or multi-entity accounting experience a plus.
Solid GAAP knowledge; accrual accounting fundamentals required.
Strong Excel proficiency; ERP experience required.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities across two brands independently
On-site five days per week, Denver, CO.

Ampersand Brands Staff Accountant, AR/AP & GL

Lolli and Pops / Hammond's Candies

Denver, CO

About the Company

Lolli and Pops / Hammond's Candies

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