Ampersand Brands Staff Accountant, AR/AP & GL

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.

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.

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.

• 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.