Accounting Manager

Noonday Collection

Austin, TX

Full-Time

Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW: Noonday Collection is a people first lifestyle brand that collaborates with artisans in underserved communities to create our selection of soulful goods one handcrafted piece at a time. Our purpose is to build a flourishing world where women are empowered, children are cherished, people have jobs, and we are all connected. Noonday is a Certified B Corp and a fully verified member of the Fair Trade Federation.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Accounting Manager, a vital member of Noonday’s senior leadership team, is entrusted with leading a best-in-class Accounting and Finance department. Responsible for overseeing all accounting and human resource operations, the Accounting Manager ensures accurate reporting and compliance while providing strategic insights to management.

POSITION LOCATION: Austin, Texas with hybrid work flexibility

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

GAAP and Tax Financial Management
- Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure accuracy and compliance with appropriate GAAP standards in QuickBooks Online.
- Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
- Maintain internal audit best practices to protect against fraud and error.
Management Financial Reporting, Modeling, and Forecasting
- Provide support to owners and executive leadership through management reporting.
- Coordinate financial planning and analysis, including creating forecasting models.
- Analyze cash flow and variances, offering insightful explanations.
- Maintain control over day-to-day accounting activities and ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
- Support special projects and cross-functional teams with accurate data and expense control.
Payroll and Human Resource Management
- Oversee payroll and benefits administration.
- Collaborate with Co-CEO to update employee handbook and recommend company benefits.
- Assist Co-CEO with hiring and personnel issues.
Accounts Payable and Sales Tax
- Ensure efficient operation of Accounts Payable and Sales Tax reporting.
- Supervise wire transfers to Artisan Business Partners.
Purchase Order Tracking, Inventory Accounting, and Inventory Forecasting
- Reconcile inventory with internal systems and third-party fulfillment provider.
- Conduct financial analysis and provide commentary on inventory fluctuations.
- Support Product Team in tracking PO deliveries and ensuring inventory accuracy.
- Work with Product Team to forecast inventory reorder needs.
Ambassador Compensation and Sales Reporting
- Process Ambassador commissions and conduct monthly audits.
- Generate weekly sales analytics reports and other ad-hoc reports as needed.
- Produce annual 1099s and file with the IRS.
- Oversee monthly and quarterly sales tax reporting.

KEY CUSTOMERS

Owners (reporting and financial management), Sales Team (analytics), Production (inventory and payments), Ambassadors (commission)

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration required
Experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and/or inventory accounting preferred
CPA preferred

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS