Senior Accountant

Rhythm Livin; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A lifestyle apparel brand based in Irvine is seeking an experienced Accountant to oversee core accounts payable and receivable functions. This role supports daily accounting operations and month-end closing while contributing to broader financial initiatives. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and a collaborative mindset. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 – $100,000 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience in retail, apparel, or eCommerce.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and GAAP principles.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR).

Responsibilities

• Manage core AP and AR functions.
• Support month-end close and financial reporting.
• Drive reconciliations for bank and credit card transactions.

Skills

Accounting experience

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

Shopify

Cin7

Job description

Job Location: Irvine, California, United States

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Range: $80,000 – $100,000 annually (depending on experience)

About Rhythm

Rhythm is an Australian-born alternative surf and lifestyle apparel brand focused on premium product and authentic coastal culture. Our U.S. operations continue to grow, and we’re looking for a hands‑on Accountant to join our team in Irvine, California.

This role will support day‑to‑day accounting operations across wholesale and eCommerce channels, while also contributing to month‑end close, reporting, and broader accounting initiatives. The position blends transactional responsibilities with opportunities to grow into more analytical and operational accounting work as the business scales.

The Role

The Accountant will own core AP and AR functions while supporting broader accounting processes across general ledger, wholesale and eCommerce operations, and financial reporting. This role is ideal for someone with strong accounting fundamentals who enjoys detail‑oriented work and taking on expanding responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable, Receivables & Inventory Accounting

• Process vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and payments accurately and timely
• Enter and apply customer payments across wholesale and eCommerce channels
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and customer payment issues
• Maintain AP and AR aging schedules and support cash flow visibility
• Reconcile eCommerce sales, refunds, fees, and chargebacks from online sales platforms (e.g., Shopify)
• Assist with payment processor and clearing account reconciliations
• Support inventory and order management accounting through Cin7, including sales synchronization between Cin7, Shopify, and Xero
• Help reconcile Cin7 clearing accounts related to sales, inventory movements, and fulfillment

Banking, Credit Cards & Reconciliations

• Clear and reconcile daily bank feeds and transactions
• Code and reconcile corporate credit card transactions with proper documentation
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close processes, including journal entries and accruals.
• Prepare and support weekly Flash reports and KPI trackers.
• Process and distribute monthly sales commission reports
• Respond to management inquiries and ad hoc reporting requests

General Support

• Assist with audits, documentation, and process improvements
• Support special projects as needed across accounting and operations

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of accounting experience (retail, apparel, or eCommerce strongly preferred)
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and basic GAAP principles
• Hands‑on experience with AP, AR, and reconciliations
• Experience with eCommerce accounting and Shopify
• Experience with accounting systems such as Xero
• Experience with Cin7 or similar inventory/order management systems strongly preferred
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Collaborative, team‑oriented mindset with clear communication skills