Senior Accountant

Job Title:

Senior Accountant

Job Type: Full-Time Remote

Time Zone: PST time zone

The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in managing core accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of financial processes. This position partners closely with FP&A, operations, and senior leadership to support month-end close, financial reporting, and ongoing process improvements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, experience in a CPG or similar product-based environment, and hands‑on proficiency with cloud-based accounting platforms.

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Execute and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, and accruals
• Maintain accurate general ledger records in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Support preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages

Accounting Operations

• Manage balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, AR, AP, inventory, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets
• Assist with revenue recognition, inventory accounting, and COGS analysis
• Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting
• Act as a key system user for Certinia/Financial Force, ensuring data accuracy and process integrity

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen internal controls
• Contribute to the development of scalable accounting processes to support ongoing business growth

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

3+ years of public accounting experience OR 5+ years of private accounting experience (CPG, beauty, retail, or consumer products preferred)

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting best practices

Hands‑on experience with Certinia (Financial Force) or similar cloud‑based ERP systems

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reconciliations and data analysis

Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills