Accounts Payable Accountant - Virtual Company
Los Angeles, CA unkno
About the Job
Vaco is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant to manage the financial operations critical to the growing business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and review vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding and timely entry into the accounting system
- Conduct 3-way matching of purchase orders, packing slips, and invoices specific to the manufacturing process
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
- Manage payments via ACH, wire transfers, and checks, adhering to company policies and timelines
- Prepare weekly and monthly accounts payable reports, including aging and cash flow projections
- Collaborate with procurement and production teams to address payment or invoicing issues
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing tasks, including accruals and reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and assist in external audits related to accounts payable
- Monitor and maintain accurate vendor records, including W-9s and tax-related documentation
- Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as an Accounts Payable Accountant, preferably in the apparel manufacturing industry
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and best practices
- Proficiency in Accounting software, e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, or Oracle
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP)
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Knowledge of 1099 preparation and compliance
Preferred Skills:
- Familiarity with cost accounting principles specific to manufacturing
- Experience in ERP systems related to manufacturing and inventory management
- Understanding of textile or apparel industry logistics and vendor requirements
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunities for growth in a dynamic and innovative industry
- A supportive work environment focused on collaboration and development
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.