Senior Accountant

Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Schedule: Monday through Friday | 9:00am to 4:00pm Work Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite required) FLSA Status: Exempt Compensation: $85,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on experience and alignment with the role Who We Are At Clearly Filtered, our mission is to help people live well, starting with the water they drink. We build high-performance filtration products backed by science and transparency, and we hold ourselves to a simple standard: every person who finds us should be better off for it. About the Role We're looking for a hands‑on Senior Accountant to own the day-to-day financial operations that keep Clearly Filtered running accurately and efficiently. This is a high‑ownership role for someone who takes genuine pride in clean books, timely closes, and trustworthy data, combining a strong foundation in transactional accounting with working knowledge of inventory and COGS in a product‑based business. This role is hybrid, based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week. Please apply only if you're able to meet this requirement. What You'll Do Accounting Operations Manage full-cycle accounts payable including invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliation Reconcile revenues against the point of sale system Maintain general ledger accuracy through regular journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments Own the month‑end close process, preparing accruals, reconciling accounts, and ensuring books are closed on schedule Manage monthly credit card transactions and reconcile with department heads Identify and resolve discrepancies with clear documentation Inventory & COGS Accounting Manage inventory valuation and reconciliation across all SKUs and locations Track and analyze cost of goods sold, surfacing variances and insights to Finance leadership Review and maintain bills of materials to ensure accurate cost inputs Reconcile inventory records between the ERP system, 3PL reports, and the general ledger Support periodic physical inventory counts and resolve discrepancies Financial Reporting Assist with monthly financial statements and supporting schedules Support KPI dashboard maintenance and variance analysis Compile financial data and analysis for internal reporting needs What You Bring Required 4 to 6 years of progressive accounting experience with ownership of AP, AR, and month‑end close Strong experience with QuickBooks Online Working knowledge of inventory accounting and COGS in a product‑based or DTC environment Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, comfortable with reconciliations, pivot tables, and data analysis High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and consistent follow-through Able to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast‑moving environment Preferred Experience in a DTC, CPG, or e‑commerce company Familiarity with Luminous, NetSuite, or other inventory management systems Experience reconciling 3PL inventory data against internal records Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field What Success Looks Like Month‑end close is completed on schedule with clean reconciliations and no recurring discrepancies Inventory balances tie to the general ledger and inventory management system at all times COGS is accurately tracked and variances are identified and explained proactively Financial records are organized, audit‑ready, and accessible when needed Finance leadership can rely on the data without having to verify it themselves What We Offer Hybrid work flexibility with 9am to 4pm working hours Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits 401(k) with company match Paid holidays, floating holiday, and PTO The opportunity to be part of a growing brand focused on helping people live healthier lives EEO Statement Clearly Filtered is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr