Senior Accountant

GATEKEEPER SYSTEMS • Lake Forest, CA

10d • $85,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant reports to the Accounting Supervisor and interacts cooperatively with all branches and levels of the organization. This role performs highly responsible professional accounting work with an emphasis on financial analysis, reporting accuracy, and process improvement. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparation and review of journal entries, in-depth general ledger account reconciliations and analysis, variance analysis, financial reporting, maintenance and implementation of accounting policies, and support of internal controls.

Requirements

• Uncompromised approach to and respect for confidentiality.
• Unquestionable workplace ethics.
• Professional demeanor with team members, external vendors, and partners.
• Own all assigned tasks with a high degree of accountability.
• Welcoming, positive, and inclusive attitude.
• Professional and polished verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with team members at all levels of the Company.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized.
• Must follow-up and follow-through.
• Excellent computer skills, including ERP systems (e.g., Navision, Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced Excel skills required — including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, complex formulas, and data modeling.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret financial data, identify patterns, and provide actionable insights.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize effectively without continuous supervision.
• BA/BS degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum 2 years of overall professional accounting experience.
• Strong technical accounting skills including knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are a must to ensure cooperation and positive results.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with financial data analysis tools or BI platforms is a plus.
• Experience with AI platforms (i.e. Claude, ChatGPT) is a plus.
• CPA or MBA is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment is highly desirable.
• Experience with global accounting entities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accounting records in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Lead and execute month-end close processes, including: Preparation, review, and posting of journal entries; Reconciliation and in-depth analysis of general ledger accounts.
• Maintain and review accounting schedules, including Prepaids, Accrued Expenses, Current/Non-current Deferrals, Intangible Assets, Long-term Debt, and others as assigned.
• Prepare, track, and analyze General Journal Entries.
• Provide guidance to A/P staff on coding of payables (G/L, Dept, Location).
• Assist with additional duties as assigned.
• Routinely reconcile the cash journal with actual bank activity and maintain the relevant schedules.
• Record journal entries to address bank-to-book differences and analyze root causes of variances.
• On a weekly basis, download all credit card activity, ensure proper G/L coding, and coordinate with departments to understand expenditure trends.
• Maintain reconciliation and calculate the monthly credit card accrual.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, including additions, disposals, and depreciation calculations; identify trends and flag anomalies.
• Lead the development and maintenance of a capital expenditure requisition process.
• Assist in the evaluation and implementation of fixed asset software applications.
• Reconcile assigned intercompany accounts and perform analytical review of intercompany balances.
• Record missing transactions with proper supporting documentation.
• Identify and communicate intercompany discrepancies and recommend resolution strategies.
• Prepare and review internal financial reports with supporting variance analysis and executive-level commentary.
• Develop and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analysis to management, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform detailed account analysis and budget-to-actual comparisons; investigate and explain variances.
• Assist with preparation of external financial reports.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external audits and assurance engagements.
• Assist with external audit and assurance engagement request lists.
• Comply with company and department policies and procedures.
• Assist with design, implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of internal controls.
• Perform technical accounting research and draft memoranda on accounting matters.
• Implement changes for new accounting pronouncements and assess financial impact.
• Lead and actively participate in projects that drive efficiency and streamline processes throughout the Company.
• Maintain organized accounting records, including monthly analyses, reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting documentation.

Benefits

• Attractive Total Compensation Package, including annual bonus
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; Life/ADD/LTD insurance; FSA/HSA options.
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
• Observance of 11 paid company holidays
• Various Employee Engagement Events
• Exciting Growth Opportunities
• Positive Company Culture

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior