Staff Accountant

Who are we?

Vale Forever is more than a streetwear brand—it is a commitment to legacy, discipline, and cultural influence.

Founded in 2014, Vale began as a grassroots vision built on creativity, self-expression, and relentless belief. What started as a hands-on approach to design and craftsmanship has evolved into a brand recognized for its intentionality, elevated aesthetic, and impact within modern streetwear culture.

At Vale Forever, we operate with purpose. Every product we create reflects our dedication to quality, authenticity, and growth. We are driven by the belief that true success is built over time—through consistency, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Our team is made up of individuals who value discipline, take ownership, and contribute to a culture that pushes boundaries while staying rooted in identity. We do not follow trends—we set standards.

Joining Vale Forever means being part of something bigger than a role. It means contributing to a brand that is actively building its legacy and shaping the future of streetwear.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accountant Staff to manage day-to-day accounts payable, financial data entry, reconciliations, vendor records, retail payment processing, and accounting support.

The ideal candidate has strong retail accounting experience and understands how POS systems, Shopify, credit cards, loans, banking activity, and general ledger transactions flow into the company’s financial records. This position requires someone who is comfortable working independently, identifying discrepancies, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Key ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable & Data Entry

Process and maintain accounts payable transactions accurately and timely.
Enter invoices, payments, expenses, loan transactions, credit card activity, and other financial data.
Match invoices, payments, purchase documentation, and supporting records.
Reconcile vendor accounts and investigate discrepancies.
Maintain accurate vendor files and payment records.
Collect, review, and maintain vendor W-9 forms and other required documentation.

Reconciliations & Payments

Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, vendor accounts, and payment activity.
Reconcile payments between accounting records, bank statements, POS systems, and payment processors.
Research and resolve discrepancies, missing transactions, duplicate entries, and posting errors.
Verify that payments have been properly recorded and applied to the correct accounts.

Retail & Shopify Accounting

Validate Shopify sales, refunds, discounts, fees, taxes, payouts, and related transactions.
Reconcile Shopify activity against bank deposits and accounting records.
Work with retail POS systems and ensure sales and payment activity is properly recorded.
Identify discrepancies between POS reports, Shopify, payment processors, and the general ledger.
Understand the accounting impact of retail sales, returns, exchanges, gift cards, discounts, and payment processing fees.

Loan & Credit Card Accounting

Enter and maintain loan account transactions, including payments, principal, interest, and balances.
Reconcile loan accounts to lender statements.
Review and reconcile company credit card accounts.
Properly categorize credit card purchases and payments.
Research discrepancies and ensure all transactions are posted to the correct general ledger accounts.

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

Maintain accurate general ledger activity.
Understand how transactions flow from AP, POS, Shopify, banking, credit cards, and other systems into the general ledger.
Build and maintain detailed Profit & Loss (P&L) reports.
Build and review P&L detail by account, location, department, or other applicable categories.
Assist with month-end close and financial reporting.
Review general ledger accounts for unusual activity, errors, or missing transactions.
Prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations for management and the CPA.

CPA & Accounting Support

Work closely with the company’s CFO/Accounting team.
Provide accurate financial records, reconciliations, reports, and supporting documentation.
Assist with month-end and year-end accounting requirements.
Respond to accounting questions and research historical transactions when needed.
Maintain organized records for audits, tax preparation, and financial review.

Required Qualifications

Previous experience in Accounts Payable and retail accounting.
Strong data-entry and reconciliation skills.
Experience with retail POS systems.
Experience working with Shopify and understanding Shopify financial transactions.
Strong understanding of credit card reconciliation and payment processing.
Experience entering and reconciling loan accounts.
Ability to build and understand detailed P&L reports.
Strong knowledge of the General Ledger and account classifications.
Experience working with or supporting a CPA/accounting firm.
Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles.
Must be a Mac user and comfortable working in a Mac-based environment.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to identify discrepancies and independently research solutions.
Ability to handle confidential financial information.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of Accounts Payable, bookkeeping, or accounting experience.
Experience in multi-location retail accounting.
Experience reconciling Shopify and POS systems to bank deposits.
Experience with accounting software and financial reporting systems.
Experience preparing detailed P&Ls and general ledger reports.
Experience with month-end close procedures.
Experience working directly with business owners, controllers, bookkeepers, or CPAs.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, organized, and highly accountable. They should be able to look at a transaction from the original invoice or sale all the way through payment, bank deposit, and general ledger posting.

This person should not simply enter numbers—they should be able to understand the numbers, reconcile them, identify what is missing or incorrect, and explain discrepancies.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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