Accounting Manager - CPG/Ecommerce

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Accounting Manager in Los Angeles, CA for a fast-growing omnichannel brand. You will own day-to-day accounting operations and help build scalable processes across GL, close, reconciliations, AP/AR, inventory, and retail/wholesale accounting.

You will collaborate with leadership to implement controls, improve reporting accuracy, and shape the accounting function for tomorrow in a hybrid role with growth potential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close processes and related schedules.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel/Google Sheets

Financial analysis

Month-end close

Inventory accounting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Sage Intacct

Job description

Growing startup, Hybrid Flexibility, Shopify

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dylan Currier

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

About us

We are a fast-growing omnichannel retail brand in startup mode, building a differentiated consumer brand across e-commerce, retail, and wholesale channels. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for an Accounting Manager to join our small but growing team and help build the accounting infrastructure that will support the next phase of the business.

Why join us

You’ll have meaningful ownership over the accounting function, work directly with leadership, and help create the systems and infrastructure that allow the business to scale. For the right person, this role can grow significantly alongside the company.

Job Details

The Accounting Manager will own day-to-day accounting operations while helping establish scalable processes, controls, and systems for a rapidly growing omnichannel business. You’ll have a broad scope across the accounting function, including the general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, AP/AR, inventory, and retail/wholesale accounting.

The ideal candidate is someone who can roll up their sleeves and get into the details today while simultaneously thinking about how to build a more sophisticated accounting function for tomorrow.

What You’ll Do

• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial schedules
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data
• Build and improve accounting processes, policies, procedures, and internal controls as the company scales
• Manage AP and AR processes, including vendor invoices, payments, customer receivables, and collections
• Support accounting for multiple sales channels, including DTC/e-commerce, retail, and wholesale
• Oversee inventory accounting and reconciliations across warehouses, 3PLs, and retail/wholesale channels
• Reconcile sales activity across platforms, marketplaces, retailers, and payment processors
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to investigate inventory and financial discrepancies
• Support retailer deductions, chargebacks, credits, and other customer-related accounting activities
• Prepare monthly financial reporting and provide insights into variances and trends
• Assist with cash flow management, forecasting, and other financial analyses
• Work closely with external partners, including tax advisors, auditors, and accounting service providers
• Evaluate and implement tools and systems that improve accounting efficiency and scalability
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve reporting accuracy
• Serve as a key accounting partner to leadership and cross-functional teams

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and full-cycle accounting
• Experience managing or owning the month-end close
• Experience in a startup, high-growth, consumer, retail, CPG, e-commerce, or omnichannel environment strongly preferred
• Experience with inventory accounting and/or retail or wholesale customers is a plus
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills and comfort working with large data sets
• Experience with an ERP/accounting system such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities
• A process-oriented mindset with the ability to identify problems and build practical solutions
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally

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