Senior Accountant

Teacher Created Materials is a 45+ year-old, award-winning publisher of educational and trade books, digital products, and provider of professional learning services. Our vision is to create a world in which children love to learn, and our products are recognized for their effectiveness and embraced by educators worldwide. Based in Huntington Beach, California, the company is family-owned and operated. Beyond its core publishing business, the company also maintains investments, primarily in real estate.

Teacher Created Materials offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off plus Company Holidays
• Generous 401(K) program with Match
• Generous Childcare and Wellness Programs

Location:

Huntington Beach, CA Office

Position Summary :


We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Senior Accountant to support both family office financial activities and the corporate accounting function. This position plays a key role in managing the financial records and day-to-day accounting operations of a small, private family office. This position handles bookkeeping for multiple entities, including personal accounts, trusts, and multiple real estate properties. The ideal candidate is meticulous, trustworthy, and comfortable working in a discreet, family-centered environment where flexibility and accuracy are essential. This role will serve as a responsive, in-house resource for family-related financial needs while also contributing to the broader accounting team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Manage bill pay, reimbursements, and expense tracking for family real estate, investments, and personal or philanthropic activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for multiple real estate properties and family entities (personal, investment, and trust accounts).
• Record and reconcile bank activity on multiple personal and real estate accounts.
• Process owner distributions on multiple personal and real estate accounts.
• Prepare financial summaries, cash flow reports, and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate with external accountants, attorneys, and investment advisors on reporting and tax filings.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monitor actual results versus projections.
• Organize and maintain legal and accounting files, statements, and supporting documentation.
• Manage cash transfers and ensure adequate liquidity across accounts.
• Ensure confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive financial information.
• Assist with corporate AP and AR processes.
• Assist with corporate account reconciliations.
• Support corporate month end and year-end close activities.
• Assist with corporate expense coding and general ledger maintenance.
• Provide broad support to the corporate accounting team as needed.
• Work on various other tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications :

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or related field preferred.

• 3-7 years of accounting experience; prior experience in a family office preferred.
• Experience with real estate accounting, including property level reporting preferred.
• Experience working with multiple entities preferred.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks (Desktop or Online), Microsoft Excel, and general financial reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles and multi-entity bookkeeping.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Discretion, integrity, and the ability to oversee confidential information with care.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
• Service-minded attitude and willingness to take on a variety of administrative or financial tasks as needed.

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to sit for extended periods, use a computer regularly, and perform repetitive motions using keyboard/mouse.
• Occasional lifting up to 15 lbs.
• Repetitive hand and wrist movements for frequent use of computer keyboard and mouse.

Work Conditions :

General office environment

Teacher Created Materials (TCM) is an equal opportunity employer and as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or status as a protected veteran. This policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action applies to all levels of employment and to all employment practices, including (but not limited to) compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, educational, training, recreational and social activities.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Associate's or BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or related field preferred.
• 2-5 years of bookkeeping or accounting experience; prior experience in a family office preferred.
• Experience with real estate accounting, including property level reporting preferred.
• Experience working with multiple entities preferred.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks (Desktop or Online), Microsoft Excel, and general financial reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles and multi-entity bookkeeping.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Discretion, integrity, and the ability to oversee confidential information with care.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
• Service-minded attitude and willingness to take on a variety of administrative or financial tasks as needed.

Physical Requirements :

• Ability to sit for extended periods, use a computer regularly, and perform repetitive motions using keyboard/mouse.
• Occasional lifting up to 15 lbs.
• Repetitive hand and wrist movements for frequent use of computer keyboard and mouse.

Work Conditions :

• General office environment, warehouse environment, home office and client environment

Teacher Created Materials (TCM) is an equal opportunity employer and as such, affirms in policy and practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote, in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status or status as a protected veteran. This policy of non-discrimination and affirmative action applies to all levels of employment and to all employment practices, including (but not limited to) compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, educational, training, recreational and social activities.