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Accounting Associate

Please note, this is a Los Angeles in house role.

 

DONNI. is looking for a motivated Accounting Associate to join its team. This is a very hands-on role and this individual will play an integral part in all aspects of accounting operations and a wide variety of projects.

 

Working with our founder and CFO, you will ensure timely and accurate financial data by overseeing day-to-day bookkeeping and by owning the monthly-, quarterly-, and year-end closing, reporting, and auditing processes.

 

This position is currently 30-32 hours a week with the opportunity for increased hours as the company grows.

 

 

Responsibilities

  

  • Partner with CFO to ensure that correct policies and procedures are in place to adhere to accounting and reporting guidelines and that systems are accurate

 

  • Manage QuickBooks: code and match all banking and credit card transactions, monthly close including bank reconciliations and journal entries

 

  • Generate monthly financial statement reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Expense detail, etc.)

 

  • Prepare weekly cash flow reporting

 

  • Process bi-weekly payroll in QuickBooks

 

  • Enter all invoices and process weekly AP payments (wires, Zelle, checks, etc.)

 

  • Lead wholesale accounts receivable including collections and weekly reporting

 

  • Own inventory reporting ensuring that all types of inventory (RM, WIP, FG) are accurate for month-end reporting, prepare month end reports

 

  • Manage petty cash

 

  • Sales tax filings

 

  • Monthly commission report

 

  • Support CFO in additional reporting and analysis

 

  • Own preparing and submitting business registrations, filings, etc.

 

  • Assist CFO in budget process and expense management and reporting

 

  • Oversee the general operations of the office including ordering supplies, managing janitorial, repairs and maintenance, manage incoming mail, etc.

 

  • Manage benefits plans (with guidance from outsourced HR as needed) including medical, dental, CalSavers

 

  • Prepare reconciliation schedules, such as: prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities/expenses, deferred revenue

 

  • Manage Cost of Goods Sold and inventory planning

 

  • Reconciling AR from major retailer and AP from manufacturing vendors and contractors

 

  • Prepare tax filings related to W2s/1099s and sales tax

 

  • Assess clients’ financial/accounting processes, conduct ad-hoc pricing/margin analysis and inventory demand planning, propose improvements where available, and manage implementation of those improvement

 

  • Participate in regularly scheduled calls and meetings to review financial results, discuss projections, and offer guidance on accounting matters

 

  • Work with clients' other external parties (auditors, tax advisors, etc.) to provide necessary support during auditing and year-end tax filing

 

 

 

Skills and Experience

 

  • Experience with Quickbooks (Required)

 

  • Experience with month end close and understanding of financial statements a must

 

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (Required)

 

  • Concentration in Accounting or Finance (Preferred)

 

  • 1-2 years working with a start-up business (Preferred)

 

  • Familiarity with GAAP, accrual accounting and inventory/cost accounting, CPA certification preferred

 

  • Fastidious attention to detail

 

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including regular communication as well as presentations

 

  • Demonstrated ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines in a rapidly changing environment

 

  • Experience with remote tools and platforms (Slack, Zoom, Google Drive)

 

  • Strong interest in working for early-stage start-ups and in a collaborative environment

 

 

 

Think you're a good fit? To apply please email your resume and cover letter to careers@shopdonni.com