Senior Accountant

Real Good Foods
Bolingbrook, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Accountant (Remote)

Join our team at Real Good Foods!
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to play a key role in maintaining financial accuracy and compliance across our fast-growing food business. This is a fully remote opportunity with the chance to contribute directly to our mission, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and support meaningful process improvements.

Position Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Remote (with occasional travel to facility as needed)
Reports To: Accounting Manager

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting for Real Good Foods’ business operations. This fully remote position provides accounting support across multiple sites, maintaining compliance with GAAP, and preparing financial statements that align with corporate and regulatory standards. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP and company policies

  • Manage general ledger activity including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and adjustments

  • Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes, providing insight into cost drivers, variances, and financial trends

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and other external stakeholder requirements that impact financial processes

  • Support external audit and tax requirements and prepare supporting schedules and documentation

  • Support payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions, as well as other ad hoc finance tasks as needed

  • Recommend and implement process improvements and internal controls to strengthen financial accuracy and efficiency

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred

  • 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or food processing

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory management

  • ERP system experience (NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, or equivalent); strong Excel skills required

  • Proven ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable financial insights

  • Excellent time management and communication skills, with experience working in remote environments

Work Environment

  • Remote role with flexibility to work across time zones

  • Occasional travel to facilities for audits or team meetings may be required

Company Description

Real Good Foods is a leading health and wellness frozen foods company, providing a better way to enjoy your favorite foods. The Company’s mission is to provide “Real Food You Feel Good About Eating” making delicious, nutritious foods that are low in sugar, low in carbohydrates and high in protein. The Real Good Foods family of products includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks – available in over 16,000 stores nationwide with additional direct-to-consumer options. We're always seeking talented people to join our growing team. If you are passionate about taking your career to the next level at one of the fastest growing food companies in the US, please submit your resume.

To learn more, please visit our website at realgoodfoods.com or join us on social media @realgoodfoods – where we maintain some of the largest followings in the frozen food industry today.

Company Description

Real Good Foods is a leading health and wellness frozen foods company, providing a better way to enjoy your favorite foods. The Company’s mission is to provide “Real Food You Feel Good About Eating” making delicious, nutritious foods that are low in sugar, low in carbohydrates and high in protein. The Real Good Foods family of products includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks – available in over 16,000 stores nationwide with additional direct-to-consumer options. We're always seeking talented people to join our growing team. If you are passionate about taking your career to the next level at one of the fastest growing food companies in the US, please submit your resume.\r\n\r\nTo learn more, please visit our website at realgoodfoods.com or join us on social media @realgoodfoods – where we maintain some of the largest followings in the frozen food industry today.

Posted 2025-09-26

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