Staff Accountant

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.

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.

• 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 roll forwards, 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

• 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

• 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

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.