Junior Staff Accountant

About this role

Staff Accountant (heavy Accounts Receivable)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (onsite Monday-Thursday)

We are a growing fashion brand seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant with a strong focus on Accounts Receivable to support our finance team. This role will play a critical part in managing customer billing, cash application, collections, and month-end close processes, while partnering closely with sales, operations, and leadership. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, creative environment.

\*\*Candidates must have experience within retail or an inventory-based business.\*\*

Key Responsibilities

• Own the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, cash application, and collections

• Prepare and issue customer invoices across wholesale, e-commerce, and specialty accounts

• Apply customer payments accurately and timely; research and resolve discrepancies

• Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on past-due balances

• Communicate with customers regarding billing questions, chargebacks, deductions, and disputes

• Support credit reviews and assist with customer account setup and maintenance

• Assist with month-end and year-end close, including journal entries and account reconciliations

• Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger and investigate variances

• Support revenue recognition processes in accordance with accounting standards

• Assist with sales reporting, revenue analysis, and audit requests

• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service to ensure accurate financial data

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, with heavy emphasis on Accounts Receivable

• Experience in fashion, apparel, consumer goods, or wholesale environments strongly preferred

• Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)

• Experience with ERP or accounting systems (NetSuit...