About Us

POM Consulting is a team of experienced Finance, Accounting, and Operations professionals that highly value excellence and optimal results.  Most importantly, we work creatively. 

Creatively?  Back office?  Yes, this is one of our key differentiators and here is why.

We get that when starting a business, growing a business, taking your business global-  your toolbox and variables are ever-changing.  We are prepared to adapt with your environment.  We strive to think ahead and give you the highest quality deliverables whether you are just starting out or going public.  We believe that success is your only possibility and the POM team is here to best support and prepare you to succeed.

Job Summary

The Accounting Manager will perform a full-cycle month-end close and cash management reports for multiple Clients across various industries. 

The Accounting Manager will have direct ownership over the close processes and interact with the Client on a regular basis with oversight by a Client Lead.

A majority of this work can be done out of the comfort of your own home office.  Opportunities to go into the Client may be available to you and/or required from time-to-time.

Most processes are put in-place by the Client Lead and you will be brought-in to carry-out regular iterations of the processes put in-place.  Ongoing collaboration and recommendations for improvements are highly encouraged.

Additional projects will vary based on request of the Client Lead and your industry expertise.

Sample Responsibilities

Month-End Close

• Reconcile sales and make adjustments as needed
• Reconcile payment methods and make adjustments as needed
• Prepare accrual schedules and make entries
• Reconcile prepaid accounts and enter amortization entries
• Update fixed asset schedule and enter depreciation entries
• Calculate and accrue for bad debt
• Inventory/COGS related entries and reconciliations depending on Client
• Enter bank transactions and reconcile bank statements
• Update rent schedules and record deferred rent
• Update note schedules and accrue interest on notes
• Draft financials: P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement
• Investigate variances and make journal entry corrections as needed

Monthly Other

• Calculate commissions and prepare reports
• Calculate and file sales tax for varying states
• Perform AP/AR Sub to GL reconciliations
• System housekeeping- update the COAs, close the period, setup classes, etc.

Weekly

• Review AP reports and recommend invoices to be prepared for payment
• Prepare cash flow statement and communicate changes in cash

Daily

• AP Oversight
• AR Oversight
• Make judgment calls for POs and other discrepancies
• Enter and apply cash receipts, and make deposits

Periodic

• Complete compliance filings such as licensing, sales tax, and Corporate insurance
• Assist with the preparation of annual tax returns and audits
• Manage 1099 filing

Requirements

• 7+ years of General Ledger Accounting experience
• Experience with a Big 4 preferred
• Experience in a Retail environment is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, and/or Finance required
• CPA and/or MBA is a plus
• Experience in Quickbooks Online or a similar system required
• Experience in an ERP system highly preferred
• Advanced Excel skills required
• In the LA area and willing and able to be on-site at Clients as needed
• Ability to work efficiently in a remote environment
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High comfort level in working with many different cloud-based technology tools
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and business acumen

The Team

• You are curious
• New industries, ideas, and people inspire you
• You are always one step ahead of it
• You pride yourself on delivering your best
• You may have been called a know-it-all as a kid
• The glass is always half full
• You believe that there is solution to every problem
• You are confident
• You manage various leadership and communication styles well