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Sr. Accountant

Newport Beach, CA 92660

Posted: 08/02/2026 Job Titles: ACCT - Accountant Job Number: 5832 Pay Rate: 100,000

Job Description

Position Overview
The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations for a multi-entity organization with both retail and wholesale operations. This position manages the integrity of the general ledger, supports accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, oversees inventory accounting, performs account reconciliations, and drives the monthly financial close process. The role also provides leadership to a small accounting team while partnering closely with finance leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency.
 
As the company continues to expand its footprint throughout California through new store openings and acquisitions, this individual will play a critical role in developing scalable accounting processes, improving internal controls, and enhancing the overall finance infrastructure. This is an opportunity to join a long-established, family-owned organization during an exciting period of growth and contribute directly to initiatives that will support the company's long-term success.
Reporting to the Controller and CFO, the Senior Accountant serves as a trusted resource for accounting operations, helping ensure consistency across multiple entities while reviewing staff work, maintaining compliance with company policies, and delivering timely, accurate financial information. The ideal candidate is technically strong, enjoys improving processes, and has experience in multi-location or multi-entity environments.
 
Primary Responsibilities
Accounting Leadership
  • Lead, coach, and review the work of accounting team members supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions.
  • Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring all reporting deadlines are achieved.
  • Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a growing organization.
  • Partner closely with the Controller and CFO on financial reporting, operational priorities, and special projects.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiencies, and enhance accounting systems and processes.
Financial Reporting
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
  • Perform monthly reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, balance sheet accounts, and the general ledger while investigating and resolving discrepancies.
  • Assist with monthly financial reporting packages and provide support during external audits.
  • Collaborate with operational teams to resolve accounting issues and ensure financial accuracy across all locations.
Inventory Accounting
  • Manage inventory accounting activities, including cost of goods sold, inventory reconciliations, and physical inventory counts.
  • Analyze inventory discrepancies, identify trends, and partner with operations to improve inventory accuracy and reduce shrinkage.
Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
  • Oversee daily accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, approval workflows, and payment processing.
  • Supervise the accounts receivable function, including billing, cash application, collections, and account maintenance.
  • Ensure AP and AR subledgers reconcile accurately to the general ledger and resolve outstanding variances promptly.
  • Monitor aging reports and assist with collection strategies for overdue customer balances.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required.
  • Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience with exposure to full-cycle accounting and AP/AR operations.
  • Prior experience supervising or mentoring accounting personnel.
  • Experience supporting multi-entity or multi-location organizations is highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables and XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP.
  • Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) is a plus.
  • CPA designation or active pursuit of certification is preferred but not required.
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with executive leadership.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner closely with the Controller and CFO while adapting to changing business priorities.
Compensation & Schedule
Salary: $85,000–$115,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Location: Anaheim, California (100% on-site)
Schedule: Monday through Friday
 

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Meet Your Recruiter

Brandon Barrett, MBA
Manager, Executive Search

With deep roots in the Southern California business community and nearly 15 years’ experience recruiting finance and accounting professionals, Brandon Barrett is a trusted partner to Alliance Resource Group’s clients and candidates. Using his extensive network in Orange County and Los Angeles, Brandon specializes in helping companies source truly remarkable talent with the specific skills and characteristics required to excel in their particular industry and role. Brandon has an MBA and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Chapman University. He is a current board member of the Association for Corporate Growth of Orange County and a former member of Chapman University’s Career Development Board.

 A local restaurant aficionado, Brandon knows all the best hot spots in Orange County. He also enjoys flexing his own culinary chops in the kitchen when entertaining family and friends.

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