Staff Accountant

About the Company
Founded in 2014 by Jerome Jacques Marie Mage, Jacques Marie Mage is a Los Angeles-based producer of limited-edition designer goods specializing in the micro-production of luxury eyewear for a clientele of discerning tastes.

With each new collection, JMM embraces a unique palette of precious materials, rich colors, and striking geometric forms, which cleverly reference and beautifully reconfigure the striking individuals, artistic movements, and world events of previous centuries. All JMM eyewear is ethically sourced and produced with the utmost respect for industry partners' environment and wellbeing.

About the Role

The Staff Accountant is responsible for ensuring accurate reconciliation of daily and monthly sales, inventory, and cash transactions, including verifying point-of-sale data, managing bank and book balances, and addressing discrepancies. The position also supports month-end and year-end closing procedures, focusing on Fixed Assets, prepaid expenses, and balance sheet reconciliation, while maintaining adherence to company policies and internal controls. Accurate reporting on cash positions and liquidity is provided to management, ensuring the integrity of financial records.

Responsibilities

Perform daily and monthly sales and inventory reconciliation to ensure all sales transactions are recorded accurately and timely and correspondent inventory movements are appropriately reflected in the ledger.

• Assist with daily and monthly cash reconciliations, including US and international bank accounts, merchant processors such as Shopify, and cash receipts.

• Research and resolve cash reconciling items, chargebacks, and payment discrepancies.

• Prepare cash, treasury, and tax supporting documentation for external auditors and tax advisors.

• Support the accounts payable process by researching invoices, resolving vendor inquiries, and reconciling vendor statements.

• Assist with payment processing, bill posting, bill payments, making sure invoices are accurately recorded and supported.

• Work cross-functionally with Supply Chain and Operations to resolve invoice, receiving, and Purchase Order discrepancies.

• Maintain organized vendor documentation and support continuous improvements to the accounts payable process.

• Prepare journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other general accounting responsibilities in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger while identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting efficiency.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting a plus

• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, initiative, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with affinity for working with data is a must. Strong knowledge of NetSuite a plus

• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments.

• Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a commitment to accuracy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Jacques Marie Mage is a company that respects the uniqueness of each employee and offers everyone the means to find their place and thrive. We promote initiatives aimed at supporting professional equality for everyone. We strive to go above and beyond purely symbolic measures by building a culture focused on meaningful strategies aimed at creating an inclusive workforce.

Our Benefits

Jacques Marie Mage provides a comprehensive and thoughtfully designed benefits package for full-time employees. These offerings reflect our commitment to supporting and valuing our team.

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans with up to 100% employer contribution and FSA options.

• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with 4% company match after 90 days.

• Life & Disability Insurance: Company-paid life insurance plus optional long-term disability coverage.

• Eyewear Perks: Access to exclusive seasonal product allowances and discounts.

• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 confidential support services.

• Extra Perks: Pet, auto, and home insurance, commuter benefits, identity theft protection.

• Time Off: Major holidays, birthday off, vacation, sick time, and winter break.

• Hybrid: WFH Wednesdays

• Community Engagement: Volunteer opportunities through the JMM Stewardship Program.