Sr. Accountant
hace 10 días
Cypress
Job Description 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. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Accounts Receivable Accounting • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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., • 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. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES Requirement: • 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., • 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). Hybrid Apparel is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.