Accounting Manager - Apparel Company

Job Description

Job Description

LA Brands is a bi-coastal apparel manufacturer, selling both wholesale and retail, working with local LA contractors, overseas manufacturers, and everything in-between. Our domestic division, US Blanks, makes high quality knitwear, locally and sustainably, for both our own at-once wholesale collection, and private label for our customers. Our international division, LAB Apparel, works with a group of the best overseas apparel manufacturing facilities to service premium national brands and retailers.

Accounting Manager role:

This is a full-time role for an ambitious and capable accounting professional with a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This is currently a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in our Vernon, CA facility.

The successful candidate will perform a variety of accounting tasks and financial analyses to support the organization's financial operations. Compile financial statements, reconcile various General Ledger accounts, prepare journal entries for the month-end close, and take part in key projects for the Company. The Accounting Manager will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information and contributing to the overall success of the finance department and manage the AR & AP team.

Major Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participate in all activities related to full-cycle accounting, including compiling financial statements, creating journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Prepare sales tax returns.
• Reconcile bank statements and prepare weekly cash flow reports.
• Provide support to finance management and other internal customers as needs arise, including ad-hoc analysis and special projects.
• Schedule AP payments, wire transfers and check runs.
• Actively supervise Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable personnel.

General Ledger and Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and record journal entries, including those for month-end and year-end close processes.
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank statements, balance sheet accounts, and other general ledger accounts.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure its accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Manage and execute month-end and year-end closing procedures, including preparing closing entries, reviewing account balances, and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits.
• Assist with the coordination of external and internal audits.

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience in accounting or related field, in the apparel industry.
• Strong time management, analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (e.g., pivot tables, VLookup).
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
• Experience compiling financial statements, recording journal entries, & reconciling accounts.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Familiarity with HR a plus.
• GCS A2000 experience is not required but preferred.

Company DescriptionMore details available upon application.

Company Description

More details available upon application.