Job Description

Our fashion client is looking for a motivated Accounting Manager to join its team. This is a very hands-on role, and this individual will play an integral part in all aspects of accounting operations and a wide variety of projects. Working with our founder and CFO, you will ensure timely and accurate financial data by overseeing day-to-day bookkeeping and by owning the monthly, quarterly, year-end closing, reporting, and auditing processes.

Responsibilities include:

• Partner with the CFO to ensure compliance with accounting policies, reporting standards, and system accuracy
• Manage QuickBooks: code/match transactions, perform monthly close, bank reconciliations, and journal entries
• Generate monthly financial reports including P&L, Balance Sheet, and expense details
• Prepare weekly cash flow reports
• Process bi-weekly payroll and assist with benefits administration (e.g., employee clothing orders)
• Handle Accounts Payable: enter invoices and process weekly payments
• Manage Accounts Receivable, including collections and weekly reporting
• Own inventory reporting (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) and month-end inventory reports
• Manage petty cash and monthly sales tax filings
• Prepare monthly commission reports
• Support the CFO with reporting, analysis, and budget/expense management
• Manage business registrations, filings, and related compliance tasks
• Administer benefits plans with support from outsourced HR (medical, dental, 401k, etc.)
• Prepare account reconciliations (prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, deferred revenue)
• Oversee Cost of Goods Sold and inventory planning
• Reconcile AR from major retailers and AP from manufacturing vendors/contractors
• Prepare tax filings (W2s, 1099s, sales tax)
• Oversee general office operations: supplies, janitorial, maintenance, incoming mail

Qualifications:

• Experience with Quickbooks (Required)
• Experience with month end close and understanding of financial statements a must
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Required)
• Concentration in Accounting or Finance (Preferred)
• 1-2+ years working with a start-up business (Preferred)
• Experience in apparel or consumer goods
• Familiarity with GAAP, accrual accounting and inventory/cost accounting, CPA certification preferred
• Fastidious attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including regular communication as well as presentations
• Demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong interest in working for early-stage start-ups and in a collaborative environment

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