Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Full-Time 

St. Louis, MO (Hybrid)

Summersalt is looking for an exceptional Accounting Specialist to help support the day-to-day accounting activities of our Finance Department. Responsibilities include accounts payable, bank transaction coding, account reconciliations, and support for sales tax and payroll. We are seeking a self-starter with excellent attention to detail and strong organization skills. This role requires someone who is equally comfortable solving high-level challenges and performing routine tasks with speed, accuracy and a tech-savvy mindset.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

• Review, code, and process a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate entry into the accounting system and appropriate allocation to general ledger accounts.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs via check, ACH, and wire transfer. Ensure all payments are made in accordance with vendor terms and internal approval policies.
• Reconcile accounts payable subledger to the general ledger monthly. Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to vendor statements, payments, and credits.
• Review daily bank transactions and code disbursements accurately by department or project (e.g., marketing, operations, etc.) to ensure clean and accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with the collection, tracking, and submission of sales tax data across multiple states, ensuring timely filings and compliance.
• Contribute to the month-end close by preparing AP-related journal entries, reconciling AP accounts, and providing supporting documentation to the accounting team.
• Support payroll processing as needed, including verifying timesheets and coordinating with HR and Finance to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.
• Work closely with departments such as operations, marketing, and procurement to ensure proper transaction coding, budget tracking, and adherence to spending policies.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to streamline AP processes, improve internal controls, and enhance efficiency in disbursement workflows.

ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance,  or related field and 3+  years of general accounting experience.
• Experienced in Microsoft Excel, Word and Office.
• Exposure to Quickbooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct or other ERP software.
• Knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly changing organization.
• We’re communicative—even when it’s hard. You’re direct and considerate in an effort to achieve the best possible outcome. Your feedback is always intentional, constructive, and to move the business forward. 
• We streamline efficiency:  You have a passion for automation and improving efficiency whenever there’s an opportunity. 
• We move at warp speed: You quickly absorb new information, skills, and responsibilities.  Learning (really) fast and embracing unpredictability is a must. 
• We’re data obsessed: You tackle complex problems with data that produces measured solutions. You use information from a range of key sources to spot patterns, connect dots, and solve problems—quickly. 

ABOUT SUMMERSALT:

Summersalt is a generation-defining apparel brand, providing wardrobe essentials for women who are going places. Summersalt launched in 2017 with swimwear made from recycled materials at a $95 price point — designer quality swimwear without the designer price tag. Since then, we’ve launched additional categories including loungewear, knitwear, sleepwear and activewear. Summersalt pieces are modern, sophisticated and fun, with an impeccable data-backed fit based on millions of measurements from over 10,000 women. In the few short years since our founding, Summersalt has built a loyal following of customers, influencers and celebrities, while garnering praise from leading fashion media including ELLE, Vogue and People.

This role is a unique opportunity to join a well-funded, close-knit team that is redefining the apparel and swimwear categories and at the forefront of e-commerce, design and brand innovation. Sustainability, inclusivity and diversity are core tenants of the brand, and we work hard to inspire joy through our products and every interaction with the customer. If you want to be a part of a diverse, hardworking and fast-paced team filled with motivated and thoughtful people, please consider applying.

Summersalt champions diverse backgrounds, perspectives and opinions.  We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Summersalt is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. We hire the most qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, parental status, age, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or any other status protected under applicable federal, state and local laws. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are committed to fostering diversity across our organization.