What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Manager position at Lucas James Talent Partners?
We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for our client Avara with a background in retail/e-commerce to join our growing finance team and manage the accounting function in our fast-paced retail environment. The Accounting Manager will oversee the day-to-day accounting for the company by managing revenue, A/P, month-end close, inventory, financial reporting, and other accounting processes as required. The candidate must be tech-savvy, proficient in QuickBooks Online and MS Excel, and, ideally, have experience in accounting within an e-commerce company. The Accounting Manager should have experience with month-end journal entries, a working knowledge of accrual accounting, and the ability to function as a full-charge bookkeeper.
Responsibilities:
The Accounting Manager will serve as the company’s full-charge bookkeeper and be responsible for:
- Overseeing accounts payable, including ensuring invoices are recorded in the correct period and paid timely
- Working with other departments within the organization to ensure expenses are reported correctly
- Reconciling all cash accounts and credit cards
- Working with the controller to prepare month-end journal entries
- Ensuring the payroll is recorded accurately and in the correct period
- Preparing other month-end journal entries with a focus on things like revenue, prepaid expenses, accruals, and inventory adjustments
- Recommending improvements to the month-end and year-end close procedures
- Overseeing inventory counts as required
- Ensuring that sales tax is paid timely
Qualifications
Education & Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Required Experience:
- At least 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in accounting
- Strong knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel
Additional Requirements:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving skills
- High level of professionalism
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing ecommerce environment
- Experience with Shopify, nice to have
Benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Health insurance
- 401k
- Paid Vacation
- Discount on Avara merchandise
About Avara
Avara was founded in 2018 by a mother, Emily Wickard, who after spending 20 years in Corporate Finance, decided to take a leap of faith and start her own clothing brand. Since its humble beginnings in Emily's home, Avara has grown exponentially, with "Avaraistas" in every state and over 130,000 satisfied customers. In 2023, Avara was recognized as the #1 fastest growing privately held eCommerce company in the country by Inc Magazine.
Avara creates and curates a line of women's clothing and accessories that come with compliments guaranteed! Our goal is to be the go-to brand for fun, accessible fashion that allows women to celebrate all of life’s moments with confidence and joy.
