Staff Accountant / General Ledger Accountant

Position Title: Staff Accountant / General Ledger AccountantLocation: Costa Mesa, CA (Hybrid: WFH on Fridays)Classification: Full-Time, ExemptWork Schedules: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMSummaryAn established, multi-entity organization is seeking a detailed-oriented Staff Accountant to join their finance team. Operating across multiple profit centers, they provide a dynamic and collaborative work environment. This role is responsible for maintaining balance sheet integrity, managing general ledger functions, and supporting the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills and a desire to contribute to the company’s continued growth.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:Financial Reporting: Maintain balance sheet and profit and loss accounts for designated profit centers; prepare accurate reports for management review.Account Reconciliation: Reconcile all applicable balance sheet (BS) and profit and loss (PL) accounts, with a primary focus on inventory, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), prepaids, and accruals.Month-End Support: Prepare journal entries and bank reconciliations; successfully execute monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing tasks.Cash & Expense Management: Review employee expense reports and handle daily cash management tasks.Audit & Compliance: Support internal controls tasks and assist with quarterly and annual closing tasks, including corporate audit preparation and compliance matters.Financial Planning: Provide key support for corporate forecast and budgeting processes.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.1–4 years of dedicated General Ledger (G/L) accounting experience.Intermediate Excel proficiency (including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced formulas).Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system.A solid understanding of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes. Proven ability to meet strict deadlines, maintain strong attention to detail, and communicate effectively. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for collaborating across teams.A foundational understanding of internal controls (preferred).Ability to speak Japanese (plus). The base pay range listed reflects what we reasonably expect to offer for this role. Actual pay may vary based on location, experience, and performance. Depending on the position, benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid holidays and time off; supplemental insurance; and additional wellness or incentive programs.