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The Accounting Manager will assist in the creation of financial records to track the organizations assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities and other related financial activities. Responsibilities include reconciling account balances, helping maintain the general ledger and conduct month-end close procedures.\nThe ideal candidate is a hands on accounting professional with strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to work cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and sales teams in a fast-paced environment.\nThis is a unique opportunity to join Wow Bao during an exciting period of growth! With our newly opened food manufacturing plant, the ideal candidate will embrace a startup mindset, take ownership, and help shape the future of both the accounting function and the company’s long-term success. The Accounting Manager will play a critical role as we continue to build scalable accounting processes and strengthening financial controls. The Accounting Manager will report to the Vice President of Finance.\nInnovative. Fast Pace. Growth.\nAt Wow Bao, we believe food should be bold, exciting, and anything but ordinary. We're on a mission to reinvent the Asian Street Food experience-bringing inventive flavors and high-quality ingredients to every bite.\nAs the fastest-growing Frozen Asian Snack brand in the U.S., Wow Bao achieved over 370% retail sales growth in 2024, and our products are now available in 16,000+ grocery stores nationwide thanks to strong partnerships with leading retailers.\nOur journey began in 2003 with the opening of our first restaurant, and today Wow Bao is a thriving omni-channel brand with a presence in Chicago restaurants, airports, virtual kitchens, and universities. We continue to expand across all verticals-including foodservice, retail, and corporate operations.\nWow Bao is proud to be the only brand recognized three times by Fast Casual magazine as a Top 100 Movers & Shakers-earning the #1 spot in both 2019 and 2022, and #4 in 2023. This recognition reflects our commitment to innovation, growth, and excellence in what we do.\nJoin us and be part of a team that’s transforming the way the world experiences Asian cuisine-one bao at a time.\nWe foster a culture of caring.\nWhether it’s our guests or our employees, we put people first. We strive to inspire, to motivate, and to appreciate one another every day. We live by the golden rule and treat everyone with kindness, empathy, respect, and a healthy dose of humor. We take our work, not ourselves, seriously.\nRequirements\nESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Other duties will be assigned as needed)\nGeneral Ledger & Financial Close\nPrepare journal entries for month-end and year-end close.\nMaintain accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.\nPerform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances.\nSupport external audits and tax compliance activities.\nDevelop and improve accounting processes, controls and documentation.\nAccounts Payable\nOversee accounts payable processes to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments.\nEnter invoices, coding for accuracy.\nReconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.\nMonitor aging reports and maintain a positive vendor relationships.\nSupport the implementation and optimization of AP workflows and controls.\nAccount Receivable\nGenerate customer billings and initiate collections activities.\nMonitor customer account balances and aging reports.\nInvestigate and resolve billing 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