Retail Senior Accountant

Company: James Perse Los Angeles
Location: Downey
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING A RETAIL SENIOR ACCOUNTANT OBJECTIVE OF THE POSITION The Retail Senior Accountant will help with Financial Statements, Reports, Inventory, AR, Sales Tax and strategic guidance to Department Heads. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for retail inventory roll forward in stores and ecommerce, including retail physical inventory reconciliation and adjustments. Calculate and review retail margins for stores and ecommerce on a monthly basis. Manage inventory control adjustments for stores and ecommerce. Prepare daily cash report and forecast for cash flow reporting requirements. Assist in preparation of month end financial statements including cash flow. Assist in preparation of expense variance explanations by department/store each month end. Assist with preparation of revised forecast each month. Help with Coordination of yearly budget for all departments/stores. Assist with month end close including journal entries and account analysis. Liaison for external auditors for year-end audit. Assist with sales tax and property tax filings. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE Education and Experience CPA with a minimum of 5 year’s hands on experience in a an apparel company preferred; or a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited four year U.S. university with a minimum of 5 years hands on retail accounting experience in an apparel company. Special Skills MS Office (Outlook, Excel, and Word); Advance knowledge of Excel including high level proficiency of Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP. High level of accuracy and detail oriented. COMPETENCIES REQUIRED Written Communications Informing Priority Setting Time Management Functional/ Technical Skills Integrity and Trust Listening Dealing with Ambiguity Comfort Around Higher Management Ability to multi-task Decision Quality Interpersonal Savvy Managerial Courage Problem Solving & Process Management PAY TRANSPARENCY This position pays $70K annual base salary. JAMES PERSE was founded over 20 years ago in Los Angeles, California by its eponymous designer. James’ signature design philosophy and aesthetic – the pairing of elegance and sophistication with simplicity and comfort – is borne from his passion for minimalist architecture and (as a Los Angeles native) his intimate familiarity with west coast indoor / outdoor living and the casual clothing inspired by it. This approach has been applied to each step in developing the JAMES PERSE brand, which has become synonymous with Southern California life and style. At the Company’s inception, James’ mission was to bring an elevated look and feel to unique baseball caps and basic tees. Two decades later, the Company has expanded to producing full lines of its famously soft and meticulously constructed modern classics for men and women, as well as home furnishings, accessories, and limited edition goods. Our collections are sold in over 40 JAMES PERSE boutiques, as well as in fine department and specialty stores around the world. Our employees are smart, creative, passionate, and service-driven individuals who meet the same superior standards we set for our products. We embrace talented people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and support policies and practices that prohibit discrimination against any person because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. JAMES PERSE offers competitive benefits packages, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, paid vacation, paid sick time, a retirement savings plan with company match, and a generous employee discount. To view and learn more about our open positions visit: http://jamesperse.applytojob.com/apply/ We appreciate your interest in our company and look forward to hearing from you. Powered by JazzHR S8WiRfAthq

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