Senior Accountant - NEW
- Activate Talent
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Job Type: Full-Time Remote
Time Zone: PST time zone
Overview
The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in managing core accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of financial processes. This position partners closely with FP&A, operations, and senior leadership to support month-end close, financial reporting, and ongoing process improvements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, experience in a CPG or similar product-based environment, and hands-on proficiency with cloud-based accounting platforms.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
- Execute and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, and accruals
- Maintain accurate general ledger records in compliance with U.S. GAAP
- Support preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages
Accounting Operations
- Manage balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, AR, AP, inventory, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets
- Assist with revenue recognition, inventory accounting, and COGS analysis
- Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting
- Act as a key system user for Certinia/FinancialForce, ensuring data accuracy and process integrity
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement
- Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen internal controls
- Contribute to the development of scalable accounting processes to support ongoing business growth
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of public accounting experience OR 5+ years of private accounting experience (CPG, beauty, retail, or consumer products preferred)
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting best practices
Hands-on experience with Certinia (FinancialForce) or similar cloud-based ERP systems
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including reconciliations and data analysis
Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
