Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are a successful and growing Los Angeles-based apparel manufacturer, importer, and wholesaler looking for a hands-on Accounting Manager. You will manage our full accounting cycle, from daily transactional operations to month-end closing and financial reporting. Because we operate across production, overseas importing, and wholesale distribution, you must have experience with Full Circle ERP, factoring operations, and ADP TotalSource. This role serves as the central bridge between finance and on-site human resources.

Core Responsibilities

1. Factor Operations & Inventory Accounting

• Manage Factor & AR Collections: Oversee daily invoice assignments to factors, reconcile factor advances, manage credit approvals, and resolve wholesale customer chargebacks/disputes.
• Track Import Costing: Calculate exact landed costs for imported apparel.
• Oversee Inventory & COGS: Reconcile physical inventory counts against Full Circle ERP records, adjust for shrinkage, and maintain accurate raw materials and finished goods tracking.
• Vendor Management: Verify vendor invoices, match them to purchase orders, and schedule accounts payable (AP) in coordination with the COO/CFO.

2. Payroll Administration & On-Site HR Coordination

• Execute Semi-Monthly Payroll: Process semi-monthly payroll for exempt and non-exempt staff using ADP TotalSource.
• Coordinate On-Site HR: Partner with ADP TotalSource to facilitate on-site HR tasks, including employee onboarding, offboarding, policy enforcement, and compliance reporting.
• Manage Commissions & Tracking: Calculate multi-tiered sales representative commissions and track them accurately against factory shipments.
• Benefit Reconciliation: Audit and reconcile monthly ADP billing reports against active employee deductions and general ledger entries.

3. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Lead Month-End Close: Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, factor ledgers, and inventory ledgers within Full Circle ERP to close the books efficiently.
• Draft Financial Statements: Prepare monthly and annual Balance Sheets, Income Statements, and Cash Flow reports for the COO/CFO.
• Tax & Audit Prep: File local sales and use taxes, organize annual documentation, and prepare work papers for year-end corporate tax filings.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in an apparel manufacturing, wholesale, or consumer goods environment.
• Systems Expertise: Required proficiency in Full Circle ERP and ADP TotalSource.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis) and proficiency in AI application (Claude, Copilot, Gemini, etc.) 
• Industry Knowledge: Firm understanding of factor accounting structures, chargebacks, and landed cost tracking.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive base salary commensurate with Los Angeles market rates and experience.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans.
• Financial Protection: Life insurance and customizable supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement: 401(k) savings plan.