Senior Accountant

Golden Pet Brands • Los Angeles, CA

7h • $84,000 - $105,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Hands-on Senior Accountant responsible for supporting the general ledger close and maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the balance sheet across key technical accounting areas including payroll, fixed assets, lease accounting, and debt. This role works closely with the Accounting Manager and broader finance team to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in a fast-growing CPG environment. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented self-starter with a strong foundation in GAAP accounting across complex GL areas and the rigor and process discipline consistent with public company or external reporting standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3–5 years of accounting experience
• Experience supporting external financial reporting and audit processes, including preparation of workpapers and schedules consistent with external reporting standards
• Working knowledge of ASC 842 (leases) and ASC 360 (fixed assets)
• Strong understanding of internal controls over financial reporting
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to meet close deadlines

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred
• public company or Big 4/regional public accounting experience strongly preferred
• SOX experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations across assigned GL areas; support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Perform flux and variance analysis on balance sheet and income statement accounts; document and escalate unusual items.
• Prepare audit-ready workpapers and supporting schedules for external auditors and financial reporting support.
• Assist in maintaining internal control documentation and evidence for assigned process areas.
• Record payroll journal entries, accruals, and related liability accounts in coordination with HR and third-party payroll providers.
• Reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts including accrued compensation, benefits, and employer tax liabilities.
• Investigate and resolve payroll variances and support payroll-related audit inquiries.
• Maintain the fixed asset sub-ledger; record additions, disposals, transfers, and monthly depreciation in accordance with ASC 360 and company capitalization policy.
• Prepare monthly fixed asset roll forward schedules and reconcile to the general ledger.
• Support periodic physical fixed assets register counts and assist in preparing fixed asset disclosures for external reporting.
• Support the lease accounting process including preparation of ROU asset and lease liability journal entries, amortization schedules, and remeasurement entries for modifications.
• Maintain lease schedules and ensure the lease portfolio is complete and accurately reflected in the general ledger.
• Prepare lease disclosure schedules supporting external financial reporting and respond to auditor requests.
• Prepare journal entries for term loans, revolving credit facilities, and other debt instruments; maintain debt amortization schedules including debt issuance costs.
• Reconcile interest expense accruals and ensure accurate current vs. long-term classification of debt on the balance sheet.
• Support preparation of debt-related disclosures and covenant compliance schedules.
• Identify opportunities to streamline close processes, improve reconciliation templates, and strengthen controls across assigned areas.
• Partner with the Accounting Manager to document and update standard operating procedures as the business evolves.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
• Annual bonus
• We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions
• 6 paid sick and mental health days
• Employee Assistance Program
• free weekly yoga and meditation classes
• additional mental health benefits
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Reimbursements for a portion of personal cell phone and internet usage for eligible employees.
• Professional development opportunities with mentorship, continuous learning programs, and performance-based pay increases
• charity sponsorships
• Potential for quarterly KPI bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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