# Senior Accountant - NEW

**Company:** [Activate Talent](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/kHFKsfd3NDgpPnY3GcwgQ2.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote

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## 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