Senior Accountant

Title: Senior Accountant

At Liberated Brands, we strive to embody the creative spirit of youth culture. Liberated Brands was built on liberation, innovation and experimentation while remaining dedicated to the breakdown of established traditions. We empower our employees to stay “True To This”, which symbolizes our integrity, authenticity and individuality and just the pure joy of riding! 

Liberated Brands wants to share our passion for the action sports industry with you. Our dynamic culture attracts the most creative, passionate individuals. We work hard and play hard in a fun casual work environment located in the beautiful beach city of Costa Mesa. We urge you to come join the ride!

Description

The Senior Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager and partner closely with the Company's finance team to drive the Company's strategic, financial, and operational plans. The ideal candidate has strong business and financial analysis skills to ensure the success of company strategies. 

• Perform various month-end general ledger account reconciliations
• Prepare certain necessary month-end, half-end and year-end supporting documentation for the accounting close
• Participate in the preparation of various financial statements, reports and analyses for the North America wholesale and E-commerce businesses
• Develop, analyze and interpret accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the business
• Interact  with various levels of management within the Company, including Executive, Sales, Marketing, Design, etc. and provide financial business support  to these teams
• Work with Sales managers to ensure accurate financial treatment of sales programs
• Assist financial planning personnel with building North America wholesale and e-commerce operating expense budgets/forecasts
• Review budget vs. actual results for operating expenses and provide explanations of variances
• Support executive management team in managing key areas of the budget to ensure expenses are controlled effectively
• Review accounts payable batches for proper GL coding in order to ensure accurate expense tracking
• Manage and track capital expenditures
• Provide support and aid to internal and external audits
• Perform all duties under internal control guidelines

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's or equivalent degree from an accredited university in accounting or finance
• Licensed Certified Public Accountant a plus
• 3 years of Public Accounting experience and 2 years of industry experience preferred
• Solid understanding of finance principals and concepts based on US GAAP
• Advanced Excel skills required
• Ability to work independently and effectively analyze and solve problems
• Advanced analytical and strong modeling skills
• Experience in the development and implementation of business-wide finance strategies and programs
• Flexibility to perform effectively in a fast-paced, demanding environment
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks with emphasis on meeting tight deadlines
• A work ethic based on a strong desire to exceed expectations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• This position requires some hours at our HQ in Costa Mesa, CA; however, some duties can be performed remotely

LIBERATED BRANDS PERKS:

• Collaborative culture with amazing family vibe
• Discounts on Liberated Merch
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (majority employer paid)
• 401k with employer match (based on eligibility)
• Surf and Snow Team Building Days
• Summer Half Day Fridays
• Paid Time Off
• Referral Program

Liberated Brands is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range for this role in Costa Mesa, CA is $65,000 -  $75,000. This position is Hybrid and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law. 

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, please contact Customer Service to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process: 1 (855) 330-0188 or ADAaccommodations@liberatedbrands.com.