Senior Accountant

South Orange County, CA | Onsite

Full-Time Opportunity

Competitive Base Salary Bonus

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a well-established organization in South Orange County. This is a hands-on accounting position with ownership across cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, inventory accounting, reporting, and audit support.

The ideal candidate has strong operational accounting experience, is comfortable working in a high-volume environment, and enjoys taking ownership of recurring processes and deadlines. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and inventory-based businesses is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting & Cash Management

• Manage daily cash activity and record transactions within the general ledger
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Record cash receipts and research discrepancies
• Review transactions for accuracy and ensure proper general ledger treatment
• Maintain supporting schedules and accounting documentation
• Assist with month-end close and recurring accounting activities

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

• Monitor accounts receivable aging and research outstanding customer balances
• Apply customer payments, credits, and adjustments
• Identify potential collection issues and communicate them to appropriate stakeholders
• Review and process vendor invoices
• Reconcile vendor activity and investigate discrepancies
• Process vendor payments through ACH/EFT and check
• Support positive pay and other payment control processes

Inventory & Reporting

• Assist with inventory accounting, costing, and related reconciliations
• Prepare recurring sales and financial analysis reports
• Support commission-related reporting and calculations
• Assist with inventory-related property tax reporting across multiple jurisdictions
• Partner with sales and operational teams on accounting and reporting needs

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external audits
• Respond to information requests from auditors and financial institutions
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation
• Help ensure accounting processes follow established internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong general ledger and account reconciliation experience
• Experience with cash management, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• Working knowledge of ACH/EFT payments, bank reconciliations, and positive pay
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to work independently while managing recurring deadlines

Preferred Experience

• Microsoft Dynamics GP experience
• Manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, or other inventory-based industry experience
• Inventory accounting and costing experience
• Multi-state property tax reporting exposure
• Experience supporting commission-based sales reporting
• CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is comfortable being hands-on and taking ownership of day-to-day accounting activities. The right person will be detail-oriented, dependable, and able to manage multiple accounting functions while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Accountant who enjoys a broad scope of responsibilities and wants to join an established organization where they can make an immediate impact.

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

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