The Forecast Agency:
Accounting Assistant Job in Los Angeles, CA

The Forecast Agency creates superior products through creativity, innovation and integrity. Forecast works with licensors ranging from luxury to off price. Forecast not only produce apparel and accessories for the brands it owns, but it also manufactures private label brands for many retailers ranging from overseas to local USA production.

We are looking for an Accounting Assistant.

SUMMARY: Performs a range of accounting and financial duties to support the financial functions of the company.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Verifies and posts accounts receivable and accounts payable information.
• Assists with preparation of financial statements including but not limited to income statements, balance sheet, cash flow, and management reports.
• Imports transactions and reconciles bank and credit card statements.
• Performs general data entry tasks.
• Requests purchase order approval from factor.
• Prepares monthly sales commission reports.
• Prepares monthly royalty reports.
• Requests W9; scans and files.
• Opens mail; scans and files.
• Fills out new customer and new vendor forms.
• Disburses petty cash. Prepare paper checks when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required
knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific
method.
• Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts,
interest, commissions, and percentages.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing
priorities with enthusiasm
• Acute attention to detail
• Proficient with Excel and Quickbooks.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Three years experience and/or education/training.

COMPETENCIES:
• Analytical--Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving--Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Written Communication--Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Diversity--Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics--Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Strategic Thinking--Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Understands organization's strengths & weaknesses; Analyzes market and competition; Identifies external threats and opportunities; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Dependability--Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• Frequently required to sit.
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity.
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; sometimes loud.
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 20 pounds.