Staff Accountant (heavy Accounts Receivable) – Accounts Receivable

Job Description

Junior Staff Accountant | Confidential

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Confidential, located in Los Angeles, CA. The company is a growing fashion brand. This role is critical for managing customer billing, cash application, collections, and month-end close processes, while partnering with sales, operations, and leadership. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a creative environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Mission: Owns the complete accounts receivable cycle, ensuring accurate billing, timely cash application, and effective collections to support financial operations.
• Tech Stack: ERP or accounting systems (NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar), Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Receivable Management: Own the full accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, cash application, and collections processes.
• Customer Invoicing: Prepare and issue customer invoices across wholesale, e-commerce, and specialty accounts.
• Payment Application and Resolution: Accurately and timely apply customer payments, including researching and resolving any discrepancies.
• Collections and Dispute Resolution: Monitor aging reports, proactively follow up on past-due balances, and communicate with customers regarding billing questions, chargebacks, deductions, and disputes.
• Month-End Close and Financial Support: Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, AR subledger reconciliation, revenue recognition support, and audit requests.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Career level: Early-career.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of accounting experience, with a heavy emphasis on Accounts Receivable. Must have experience within retail or an inventory-based business.
• Skills: Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas); experience with ERP or accounting systems (NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar); strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through; excellent communication skills.
• Bonus: Experience in fashion, apparel, consumer goods, or wholesale environments.