Accounting Manager

Jaxxon; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic retail firm in the United States is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee daily accounting operations, including payables, receivables, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in fast-paced environments and a solid understanding of GAAP. Strong skills in accounting software such as QuickBooks and ecommerce platforms like Shopify are essential. This role offers opportunities for process improvement and hands-on financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in ecommerce or retail.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting software and ecommerce platforms.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including payables and receivables.
• Complete monthly close process for accurate and timely financials.
• Prepare financial reports and assist with cash forecasting.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organized

Proactive problem solver

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

Shopify

Amazon

Job description

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll help manage the day-to-day accounting operations and make sure everything ties out cleanly. You will be the go-to person for keeping our books accurate, our processes efficient, and our compliance on point.

Here’s what you’ll be working on:

• Running the daily accounting operations — payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger work.
• Helping complete the monthly close process to make sure financials are accurate and timely.
• Preparing financial reports and helping leadership understand what the numbers mean for the business.
• Handling sales tax filings, payment processor reconciliations, chargebacks, and revenue recognition.
• Preparation of Payroll.
• Assist with annual budget cycle and ongoing forecasting for the business
• Assist with weekly cash forecasting process.
• Keeping processes streamlined and looking for ways to automate or improve workflows.
• Coordinating with outside auditors, tax professionals, and banks when needed.
• Staying current with accounting standards and compliance rules.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA is a plus, but not required).
• 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, ideally in ecommerce, retail, or other fast-paced transactional environments.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
• Comfortable working with ecommerce platforms (Shopify, Amazon, etc.) and payment processors.
• Someone who’s detail-oriented, organized, and proactive about solving problems.