Sr. Accountant

Hybrid Promtions LLCCypress, CA
1d

About The Position

As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for applying principles of accounting to support daily Accounts Receivable processes and preparation of monthly accounting statements and reconciliation. The Sr. Accountant will be a crucial team member, ensuring an effective and efficient operation of the accounts receivable process. This requires a good understanding of all accounts receivable functions, including collections, chargeback resolution, cash application and data analysis. This individual will be working closely with the Sr. Manager-Operations Accounting and Controller to enhance month-end close procedures and improve policies/process controls.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
  • A minimum of 4 years of work experience in accounting, with substantial hands-on responsibility in Accounts Receivable and account reconciliations. 
  • Strong Excel skills - Intermediate level of Excel knowledge is required.
  • Proactive with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Detail-oriented with strong ownership, follow-through, and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Strong communication skills and confidence partnering across teams to resolve discrepancies.
  • Consistently have demonstrated strong critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and ownership.
  • Ability to listen, communicate (written and verbal) with all staff levels both internal and external with a perpetual professional level of self-awareness.
  • Ability to work independently, be a self-starter, and to ask for help when needed. 
  • Flexibility to pivot in an ever-changing work environment.
  • Ability to anticipate work needs and follow through effectively. 

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in the apparel industry and/or manufacturing experience is preferred but not required.
  • Receivables factoring experience (working with factoring partners, portals/schedules, funding reconciliations, fees/discounts).
  • Experience with AS/400 (nice to have, not required).
  • Experience with high-volume transactions and complex customer account activity.
  • CPA or CPA-eligible (or relevant advanced certification).
  • Experience improving A/R processes (automation, controls, reporting enhancements).

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain the accuracy of the A/R subledger, including cash application, credits, chargebacks/deductions, returns-related credits, and customer account adjustments.
  • Monitor and analyze A/R aging, unapplied cash, and open items; drive timely resolution of discrepancies to support accurate reporting and healthy cash flow.
  • Research and resolve customer account issues including: Deductions/chargebacks (short payments, compliance violations, pricing discrepancies, returns/allowances Credit memos and disputes Offsets and customer account reconciliations
  • Prepare and post A/R-related journal entries and complete monthly reconciliations, including: A/R subledger to general ledger tie-outs Unapplied cash and customer credits Reserves/allowances as applicable (e.g., bad debt or returns-related reserves, if used)
  • Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Shipping/Warehouse teams to resolve deductions/disputes and improve root-cause processes (e.g., pricing, packing compliance, ASN/PO issues).
  • Organize and maintain AR files and documentation, ensuring thorough and accurate record-keeping
  • Reconcile customer accounts regularly to maintain up-to-date and accurate ledgers
  • Document and improve policies, SOPs, and internal controls related to A/R, cash application, and factoring workflows.
  • Monitor and answer the Accounts Receivable phone 
  • Support day-to-day accounting and coordination related to receivables factoring, including: Review and assess new customer applications and coordinate with the factoring team Funding activity and transaction tracking Reconciliations between A/R, factoring schedules/portals, and bank activity Review and accounting for factoring fees/discounts, chargebacks, and reserves held by the factor (as applicable)
  • Assist in maintaining accurate documentation and support for audits and internal controls related to factored receivables.
  • Serve as a key point of contact for internal coordination on factoring-related questions and reporting.
  • Lead A/R-related month-end close tasks, including reconciliations, roll-forwards, and variance/flux analysis.
  • Prepare and maintain recurring reporting such as A/R aging, deductions/chargeback summaries, credits analysis, unapplied cash reporting, and factoring activity reporting.
  • Support internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and documentation supporting receivable balances, deductions, and factoring transactions.
  • Assist with financial and bank external audits.
  • Generate and maintain analytical reports to measure Company performance and identify bottlenecks in Operations to improve KPIs and process flows Analyze data related to accounts receivable, production/labor costs, expenses, overhead cost evaluation and reconciling inventory.
  • Document and improve policies, SOPs, and internal controls related to Operations Accounting.
  • Help streamline A/R processes through improved workflows, reporting, AI tools, and controls—especially around deductions management and reconciliation cadence.
  • Use ERP and reporting tools to identify issues quickly and improve data quality and visibility.
  • Participate in ERP enhancements and support cross-functional initiatives impacting receivables.
  • Other duties may be assigned in accordance with company needs.
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