Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Department: Corp HO

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: 67000 - Corporate Accounting Corp HO (CA)

Reporting To: Accounting Manager

Description

THE PURPOSE: The Staff Accountant supports the accuracy and integrity of True Religion's financial records across the full monthly close cycle - from journal entries and accruals through reconciliations, compliance filings, and audit support. This role sits at the intersection of core accounting operations and cross-functional partnership, working alongside teams across retail, e-commerce, wholesale, and corporate operations to ensure financial data is complete, timely, and reliable. It is a strong fit for someone who wants genuine ownership of accounting functions at a growing global brand with meaningful international scope.

THE ROLE (what you are accountable for):

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and monthly accounting transactions to support an accurate and timely monthly and year-end close
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring completeness and accuracy across all assigned accounts
• Support the timely preparation and reporting of monthly financial information in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Monitor and manage personal property tax filings, including reconciling tax liability accounts to payments and filed returns
• Manage Concur/AMEX corporate credit card expense reconciliation
• Reconcile international intercompany accounts across assigned entities
• Prepare and process UK and Belgium VAT filings and reconciliations
• Prepare, record, and monitor monthly royalty expense accruals in accordance with active licensing agreements
• Work closely with external financial auditors to support the successful completion of audited financial statements
• Support the department with special projects and workflow process improvement initiatives as assigned

YOU ARE: A detail-oriented accountant who takes ownership of the close process and follows through without needing to be managed. You are comfortable with the full range of general ledger work - journal entries, reconciliations, tax filings, intercompany accounts - and you communicate clearly with cross-functional partners when questions arise. You bring strong Excel skills, a solid GAAP foundation, and a collaborative mindset to a team where your work directly impacts the accuracy and credibility of financial reporting.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3-5+ years of experience in general ledger accounting or a related accounting role
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and complex formulas
• Experience with an ERP system
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple reconciliations, filings, and projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and a track record of accuracy in high-volume accounting work

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Full Circle ERP experience
• Exposure to international accounting, including VAT filings and intercompany reconciliations
• Experience supporting annual financial statement audits and preparing audit-ready documentation
• Background in retail, apparel, or consumer goods

ADDITIONAL ROLE INFORMATION

• Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $80,000. This is a full-time, exempt position. This range represents the low and high ends of the expected base salary range for this role based on the applicable location. True Religion reasonably expects to pay within this range in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and internal equity.
• Perks : We offer a mix of benefits and perks to support our employees at work and beyond, including health benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, merchandise discounts, commuter benefits, wellness & employee assistance programs, and more.
• Work Model: This role is based in El Segundo, CA, and follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of in-office presence on designated days to support collaboration and business needs.
• Employment Eligibility: Employment with True Religion is contingent upon meeting applicable employment eligibility requirements.