Sr Corporate Accountant

Sr Corporate Accountant

Location: Irvine, CA, United States

Description

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

ABOUT THE JOB

Senior Corporate Accountant

JOB SUMMARY : The Senior Corporate Accountant plays a key role in supporting core

accounting operations, including period end close, preparation of journal entries , account reconciliations, tax compliance including GAAP, and intercompany activity. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, technically strong, and adept at working cross functionally to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of

financial reporting.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

General Accounting & Close Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly, quarterly, and annual closing journal entries in support of the monthly close process, ensuring deadlines and documentation standards are met.

• Perform timely and accurate balance sheet and bank reconciliations (fixed assets, CIP, accruals, prepaids, cash, etc.) including Blackline documentation.

• Manage sales and use tax preparation and filings, ensuring compliance with state and local regulations.

• Perform period ‑ end close activities related to fixed asset subledgers.

• Assist with external audit requests, schedule preparation, and documentation

Financial Systems Support

• Act as a local administrator for financial systems (e.g., D365, Lawson, BlackLine ), including access management, system configuration, and issue resolution.

• Provide end ‑ user training on ERP functionality, systems processes, and accounting procedures.

• Partner with cross ‑ functional teams (IT, FP&A, Tax, AP, AR) on system enhancements, troubleshooting, and workflow improvements.

• Serves as a local f inancial systems administrator and global CapEx360 administrator, providing user support, training, approval , perform oversight of data integrity and f inancial

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Continuous Improvement & Ad Hoc Project

• Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and automation.

• Conduct independent research and analysis to resolve accounting questions.

• Support special projects and ad hoc accounting initiatives as assigned.

• Perform CIP (Construction-in-Progress) reconciliations and internal labor account

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Education & Experience

Education and experience equivalent to:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting , Finance, or related field (required).

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including but not limited to fixed asset or general ledger accounting.

• Strong understanding of GAAP, general accounting, fixed asset standards, capitalization policies, and month ‑ end close processes.

• Hands-on experience with sales & use tax preparation and filings

• Experience with CIP accounting, and intercompany reconciliations

• Familiarity with financial systems which could include D365, Lawson, BlackLine , CapEx 360, and Planful.

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v ‑ lookups, data reconciliation).

• CPA preferred.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Solid analytical and problem ‑ solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline ‑ driven environment.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Comfortable leading user training and system guidance.

• Strong documentation and process management abilities.

• Self ‑ starter, proactive, and able to work independently or collaboratively

WHAT YOU’LL GET

People First : At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.

Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.

People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.

Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.

Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Golden State Foods values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every person can thrive - respected, supported, and empowered. We believe diversity, in every form, strengthens our team and our communities.

WHY JOIN US

Golden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.

Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:

• ​People First:At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.

• Values Driven:Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.

• People Development:At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.

• Philanthropy & Sustainability:We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.

• Extensive Benefits:Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.

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