Ampersand Brands Staff Accountant, AR/AP & GL

Ampersand Brands is a growing portfolio of beloved confectionery brands, including Hammond’s Candies, the iconic hand-crafted candy maker, and Lolli & Pops, a premium retail and gifting brand with a national presence. The company is backed by strong growth ambitions, combining innovation, brand storytelling, and operational excellence to expand its reach and solidify its position as a leading player in the U.S. confections industry.

What You’ll Do

Own accounts payable and accounts receivable across both brands, support the general ledger, and contribute to month-end close and audit. Work directly under the VP Corporate Controller as part of a growing finance team.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile AP and credit card invoices across both brands.

• Support AR, billing, and collections across both brands.

• Reconcile AP and AR subledgers to the general ledger and clear outstanding items.

• Perform first-pass GL coding of Ramp and merchant transactions.

• Reconcile transactions across Business Central and Sage; flag and resolve cross-system discrepancies.

• Assist with cost accounting entries and analysis under VP Corporate Controller direction.

• Ensure vendor records and payments are accurate and properly supported.

• Support month-end close with reconciliations and journal entry preparation.

• Assist with audit preparation and support external auditors as needed.

• Identify process improvements to streamline AP, AR, and close workflows.

• Support ad hoc projects and analysis as directed.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

• 2+ years of AP, AR, or staff accounting experience.

• Solid understanding of GL coding, subledger to GL reconciliation, and AP/AR processing.

• Strong Excel skills; ERP experience required (Business Central or Sage a plus).

• Detail-oriented, accurate, and able to meet close deadlines.

• Process-improvement mindset; hands-on and collaborative.

• On-site, five days per week, Denver, CO.