Accounting Manager

Image-Solutions,-Inc.; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Annual bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental & vision insurance

401(k) matching

Milestone rewards

Community giving program

Job summary

Image Solutions in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations and lead the team to accurate financial reporting. The role focuses on month-end close, internal controls, payroll compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with finance and operations.

The ideal candidate will bring strong US GAAP expertise, 5+ years in accounting with leadership experience, and hands-on proficiency in NetSuite, NSPB, and Paylocity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience, including leadership of accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Hands-on payroll operations and compliance experience.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, budgeting and analysis.
• Advanced Excel; experience with NetSuite, NSPB, Power BI a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including AP, AR, GL, fixed assets, and inventory.
• Own month-end and year-end close with timely, accurate financial statements.
• Manage payroll reviews, changes, tax filings and year-end reporting.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to reduce financial risk.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for departments.
• Improve accounting workflows and financial systems for scalability.

Skills

US GAAP

Payroll

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Leadership

Excel

NetSuite

Power BI

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA / CMA / MBA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

NSPB

Paylocity

Power BI

Job description

Image Solutions is a custom uniform supplier in a growing $23 billion industry. We design, source, manufacture, and distribute uniforms for regional and national organizations across a wide range of industries, with distribution centers in Los Angeles, CA, and Cincinnati, OH. Our mission is simple: to make our customers, team members, and partners look and feel great at work.

What sets us apart? Our commitment to personalized customer service, a people-first culture, and a passion for giving back. We donate 10% of our annual profits to charity because we believe in making a difference beyond the workplace.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager leads day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, a reliable month-end close, strong internal controls, and timely, compliant payroll processing. Reporting to the VP of Finance & Accounting, this hands‑on leadership role oversees the Accounting team, supports budgeting and forecasting, and partners across departments to improve financial visibility and accountability. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with a process‑driven mindset, a commitment to developing people, and the ability to build scalable processes in a growing business.

Location: Long Beach, CA

Direct Reports: 3 – 4

Type: Hybrid, 3 days in-office

What You’ll Own

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting: Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, general ledger, fixed assets, and inventory accounting. Own month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accurate financial statements, timely reconciliations, and compliance with US GAAP. Establish consistent processes that improve accuracy, efficiency, and reporting.

Payroll Administration & Compliance: Manage payroll reviews, approvals, adjustments, tax filings, and year‑end reporting. Partner with People & Culture on employee changes, compensation, benefits deductions, and payroll‑related matters.

Financial Controls & Compliance: Establish and maintain internal controls that protect company assets, support accurate reporting, and reduce financial risk. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies, coordinate annual financial reviews and tax preparation, and proactively address process gaps.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis: Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. Deliver timely budget‑to‑actual reporting, identify key variances, and translate financial data into actionable insights. Partner with department leaders to improve cost visibility, spending accountability, and forecast accuracy.

Systems & Process Improvement: Improve accounting workflows, reporting, and financial systems to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability. Support enhancements across NetSuite, NSPB, Paylocity, and Power BI while standardizing processes and reducing manual work.

Team & Cross‑Functional Leadership: Lead and develop the Accounting team with clear expectations, ownership, and accountability. Build team capabilities through coaching, feedback, and cross‑training. Partner with Finance leadership, People & Culture, Supply Chain, Sales, and Operations to support informed business decisions.

What Success Looks Like

Timely & Accurate Financial Reporting: Consistently deliver an efficient month‑end close with minimal adjustments and reliable financial reporting.

Financial Visibility & Accountability: Provide clear budget‑to‑actual reporting, actionable insights, and improved visibility into financial performance.

Strong Payroll & Financial Controls: Ensure accurate, timely payroll processing, regulatory compliance, and effective internal controls.

High‑Performing Accounting Team: Build a capable, accountable team with clear ownership, consistent performance, and reliable cross‑training.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years supervising or leading accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and internal controls.
• Hands‑on experience overseeing payroll operations and compliance; Paylocity experience preferred.
• Experience managing month‑end close, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills; NetSuite, NSPB, and Power BI experience a plus.
• Experience in a distribution, manufacturing, or inventory‑driven environment preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills with a proactive, solutions‑oriented approach.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive base pay and annual bonus
• Tuition reimbursement program to help you invest in your future
• A supporting, thriving team focused work culture and environment—one where your co‑workers really want you to succeed
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) program
• An opportunity to make an impact to the success of the company
• Milestone rewards for 5 and 10 year anniversaries with the company
• Being a part of an organization that gives back to the community