Senior Accountant

Full-Time | Competitive Compensation & Benefits

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of our accounting operations. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex financial challenges, and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.

As a key member of the accounting team, you will be responsible for executing core accounting processes, supporting month-end and year-end close activities, leading complex reconciliations, and serving as a technical resource for accounting staff. Working closely with finance leadership, you will help ensure operational excellence while identifying opportunities to improve processes and strengthen financial controls.

This role offers broad exposure to the full accounting cycle, including general ledger management, subledger reconciliation, fixed assets, inventory accounting, accrual accounting, trial balance review, and financial reporting support.

Thre is growth opportunity here and a possible Controller career track!

Key Responsibilities

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Execute month-end and year-end close activities in accordance with established accounting procedures and deadlines.
• Prepare and post complex journal entries, accruals, adjustments, and reclasses.
• Complete high-risk and technically complex account reconciliations with accuracy and supporting documentation.
• Investigate and resolve account variances, discrepancies, and reconciling items.
• Identify and communicate risks that may impact financial accuracy or close timelines.
• Ensure all workpapers and supporting schedules are complete, organized, and audit-ready.

General Ledger & Financial Operations

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and related subledgers.
• Ensure AP, AR, inventory, fixed assets, and other subsidiary ledgers reconcile to the general ledger.
• Analyze account activity to ensure proper classification and recording of transactions.
• Support financial reporting, audit requests, and compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Assist with maintaining the chart of accounts and overall accounting structure.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• Serve as the primary point of escalation for AP and AR issues, including vendor disputes, billing discrepancies, and cash application concerns.
• Provide hands-on support across AP and AR functions as needed.
• Maintain vendor and customer records with appropriate documentation and verification controls.
• Ensure timely resolution of outstanding account issues and reconciliation discrepancies.

Process Improvement & Systems Support

• Support ERP optimization initiatives and accounting process improvements.
• Maintain and enhance accounting procedures and standard operating documentation.
• Leverage Excel and system capabilities to improve reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen accounting processes.
• Assist with implementation and ongoing utilization of Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP systems.

Team Collaboration

• Serve as a trusted technical resource for accounting team members.
• Provide guidance on reconciliations, transactions, and day-to-day accounting questions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments including operations, purchasing, inventory, and sales.
• Contribute to a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

• 4-6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with trial balance analysis, accrual accounting, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and subledger management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA certification.
• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or other operationally intensive industries.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP systems.
• Experience supporting audits and financial reporting processes.
• Experience operating within a formal month-end close and internal control environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.