Accountant

Company Overview

Ghost is an inventory distribution platform and operating system for modern retail trade. We partner with the world’s best brands to help them understand the true value of their inventory and route it to the right destinations globally. Ghost gives brands precise control over where and how their inventory is sold. Backed by top venture firms including L Catterton, Cathay Innovation, Union Square Ventures, Equal Ventures, and Eniac. Ghost has offices in Los Angeles and New York.

About the Role

We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join Ghost's Finance & Accounting team at a pivotal stage of growth. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, you will own core day-to-day accounting operations for a high-velocity, inventory-intensive marketplace: accounts receivable and payable, bank reconciliations, month-end close deliverables, and inventory accounting support.

This is a hands-on role with meaningful ownership from day one. You will work directly with the Director of Accounting as Ghost builds durable accounting systems, prepares for its first external financial audit, and scales its reporting infrastructure. This is an opportunity to take on increasing responsibility across the full accounting function inside a venture-backed company.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

• Own end-to-end invoice processing for customers and vendors; maintain organized supporting documentation in the invoice management system
• Manage AR aging and collections follow-up, driving resolution directly with customers and escalating only complex accounts to the Director of Accounting
• Own the reconciliation of DTC sales channels (including Shopify, TikTok Shop, Whatnot, StockX, and other marketplaces), ensuring sales, fees, refunds, chargebacks, and deposits are accurately reconciled while partnering with internal teams to investigate and resolve accounts receivable discrepancies
• Own the end-to-end accounts payable process, including entering vendor bills into ERP system, maintaining complete supporting documentation, and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded
• Perform and document three-way matching (PO, receiving documentation, and vendor invoice) where applicable, investigate discrepancies, and resolve exceptions prior to payment
• Run vendor payment cycles, enforce disbursement controls, and ensure payments are processed in accordance with delegated approval authority
• Maintain vendor and customer master records, ensuring appropriate documentation, tax forms, payment instructions, and banking information are accurate and up to date