Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

About the company

AO Swag specializes in online store solutions and branded merchandise for corporations, colleges, Greek organizations and K-12 schools. We offer incredible customization and decoration on-demand with no inventory requirements and industry-best lead times.

As we continue to scale, we’re looking for a Staff Accountant who can own core accounting processes and bring strong fundamentals to a growing finance team.

About the Role

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in day-to-day accounting operations, with direct responsibility across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and cost accounting activities. This role goes beyond transactional work and requires someone who understands how accounting flows through a manufacturing business. You’ll be involved in month-end close, inventory and cost tracking, and cross-functional problem-solving with operations and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including invoice review, coding, approvals, customer billing, cash application, and vendor and customer reconciliations
• Review and post journal entries and ensure accuracy of day-to-day transactional accounting
• Support and maintain cost accounting processes, including inventory valuation, standard costing, variances, and production-related costs
• Partner with operations and production teams to ensure accurate capture of material, labor, and overhead costs
• Assist with month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations, inventory rollforwards, and supporting schedules
• Investigate and resolve variances, discrepancies, and out-of-balance issues across AP, AR, inventory, and the GL
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and internal controls as systems and volumes grow
• Support audits, reviews, and ad hoc financial analysis as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong experience across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Hands-on experience with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of GAAP, inventory accounting, and cost flows
• Comfortable working with ERP systems and production-related accounting data
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred

What We Offer

• A hands-on role with meaningful ownership and visibility
• Exposure to a growing manufacturing and e-commerce business
• Collaborative finance team with opportunities to influence processes
• Long-term growth potential as the organization continues to scale

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement

AO Swag is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Employment is contingent upon meeting job-related requirements, including background screening and authorization to work in the United States.

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