Accountant

Accountant

Position Summary The Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations across multiple California retail and distribution entities. This role will focus on reconciliations, expense accounting, fixed assets, intercompany accounting, operational accounting support, and maintenance of accurate financial records. The ideal candidate is a strong "bookkeeper-plus" profile capable of operating independently after onboarding while supporting the Controller with reliable and accurate accounting execution. The Accountant will report directly to the Financial Controller / Accounting Director.

Core Responsibilities

• General Accounting
• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries and supporting schedules
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations and cash validations
• Support monthly and year-end close activities
• Record and reconcile operational expenses and entity cross-charges
• Maintain accurate intercompany accounting and reconciliation schedules
• Fixed Assets & Lease Accounting Support
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records
• Support amortization schedules and lease accounting records
• Assist with accounting documentation and supporting schedules
• Financial Controls & Reporting
• Assist in preparation of financial reporting packages and reconciliations
• Ensure proper documentation and accounting support for transactions
• Support audit preparation and accounting documentation requests
• Operational Coordination
• Coordinate with operational departments regarding expense coding and supporting documentation
• Work collaboratively with HQ accounting and treasury functions
• Assist in maintaining process consistency across entities and systems

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong accounting fundamentals with operational finance exposure
• Comfortable working within multi-entity accounting structures
• Able to manage recurring reconciliations and accounting schedules with high accuracy
• Capable of gradually assuming more independent responsibility

Technical Experience Preferred experience with:

• SAP Business One ERP accounting environments
• Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
• Bank reconciliations and fixed asset accounting
• Multi-entity accounting operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 3–6+ years of accounting experience
• Retail, distribution, logistics, or operational accounting experience preferred
• English fluency required

Ideal Work Style

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Reliable and process-driven
• Strong follow-through and accountability
• Able to work independently after onboarding
• Collaborative with operational and finance teams

Benefits

• Day One Health Benefits
• 401k Plan Contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Parking Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000. Placement within this range will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This role is eligible for an annual bonus program.

DFS is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy and practice to employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competency and to provide all employees with a workplace that is free of discrimination. Employment decisions are based on qualifications such as education, work experience and talent, and are made without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected by law.