Accountant

TASCHEN•Los Angeles, CA

53d•$55,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a business-minded, proactive Accountant who will bridge finance, inventory management, and logistics. This person will ensure financial accuracy while supporting smarter stock planning, faster processes, and cost optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification is a plus
Minimum of 5 years of finance and accounting experience
Experience in book distribution, logistics, or supply chain operations preferred
Knowledge of US GAAP and experience preparing monthly financial statements
Hands-on experience with AP/AR, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and tax filings
Proficiency with ERP systems, finance software, and reporting tools
Experience managing inventory, tracking orders, and monitoring stock levels (pre-orders, backorders, trade orders)
Analytical skills to identify discrepancies, uncover cost savings, and drive process improvements
Experience in project and contract management, including coordinating with logistics partners and optimizing operational processes
Excellent written and verbal English skills for effective communication with internal teams, external partners, and HQ
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, highly organized, and proactive problem solver

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day financial operations
Perform reporting, reconciliations, AP/AR alignment with sales and stock movements in close cooperation with the Finance Department at HQ
Prepare monthly customer invoices and monitor outstanding receivables
Make bank deposits and perform monthly bank reconciliations
Ensure compliance with US GAAP (monthly financial statements) and complete tax filings on time
Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and consolidation of financial statements.
Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal government requirements
Monitor and manage backorders, pre-orders, daily sales feeds, and replenishment triggers
Analyze and identify gaps in sales orders vs. inventory availability (pre-orders, trade orders, store misses, delays)
Coordinate with Ingram to ensure timely and accurate book intake, reprints, and re-stocking
Act as main point of contact for Ingram logistics & distribution
Drive improvements with logistic partner to enhance data accuracy, efficiency, and system reliability