Accounting Manager - Vernon
11 hours ago
Job description
Our client is a fast‑paced apparel manufacturing company supporting national and global retail partners. As a critical member of our Finance team, the Accounting Manager will oversee daily accounting operations, ensure financial accuracy, maintain strong internal controls, and support cross‑functional teams including sales, customer service, production, and shipping. This role plays a key part in maintaining healthy cash flow, operational accuracy, and the financial integrity of the organization.
Position Summary
The Accounting Manager will manage the full scope of accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, inventory‑related accounting, general ledger maintenance, and month‑end close. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners. Experience in apparel, manufacturing, or inventory‑driven environments is strongly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Receivable & Collections
- Oversee AR processes including invoicing, cash application, reconciliations, and aging management.
- Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding receivables to ensure timely collections.
- Contact customers regarding pending orders, past‑due balances, or payment discrepancies.
- Generate GL entries for AR transactions and verify month‑end cash receipts.
- Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to ensure billing accuracy and resolve customer‑related issues.
Accounts Payable & Vendor Relations
- Oversee AP functions including invoice posting, payment processing, and vendor account reconciliation.
- Ensure timely payments and accuracy of vendor data, terms, and purchase order matching.
General Ledger, Reporting & Month-End Close
- Prepare and maintain accurate general ledger entries, reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Lead month‑end and year‑end closing activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
- Perform variance and account analysis to identify trends, discrepancies, and process improvements.
- Support audit preparation, tax filings, and compliance requirements.
Inventory, Costing & Operational Controls
- Ensure proper accounting controls exist for inventory, purchasing, receiving, and production‑related adjustments.
- Reconcile inventory accounts and support costing accuracy for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
- Partner with operations to maintain alignment between physical inventory and financial records.
Credit, Collections & Customer Financial Management
- Oversee credit and collections for both factored and house accounts.
- Review held orders, shipment reports, and resolve issues that could delay revenue or shipping.
- Assist with structuring payment arrangements, approvals, or custom billing scenarios when necessary.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with shipping, production, sales, and customer service to ensure accurate and timely financial data.
- Support ad hoc reporting and special projects as assigned by leadership.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 5+ years of accounting experience; apparel, manufacturing, or inventory‑based industry experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems; knowledge of apparel/production systems is a plus.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
- Experience supervising staff is preferred but not required.
Skills & Competencies
- Detail‑oriented, accurate, and process‑driven.
- Strong understanding of AR, AP, inventory accounting, and month‑end close.
- Ability to resolve discrepancies quickly and professionally.
- Excellent cross‑department communication skills.
- Proficient in Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Comfortable working in a manufacturing, production, or high‑volume environment.
Benefits
- 401k plan with partial company match
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plan
- Clothing discount
- Life insurance with additional voluntary life insurance policy
- Voluntary short-term and long-term disability policies
- Voluntary free annual biometric health test
- Early access to company sample sales
- Company-sponsored wellness program
- Access to free health & mindfulness webinars
- Partial healthcare-subsidized fitness membership to 10,000 gym locations across the country
- $80,000 - $120,000 annual
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