Sr. Accountant

Evolus • Newport Beach, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Evolus is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join its Accounting Team, reporting to the Director, Accounting. The role owns key areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and global reporting activities. The Senior Accountant applies sound accounting judgment and a continuous-improvement mindset to strengthen controls, improve data quality, and modernize accounting processes through standardization, automation, and responsible use of AI-enabled tools.

The position supports certain SEC reporting requirements and works with external auditors on quarterly reviews, annual audits, and SOX control support. It also involves cross-functional collaboration, maintaining process and control documentation, and contributing to accounting projects and goals. The role is based in Newport Beach, with a hybrid onsite schedule on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• At least 5 years of progressive professional accounting experience, including at least 2 years of public accounting experience.
• Experience and knowledge of US GAAP.
• Understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance concepts.
• Ability to think critically and articulate issues to management.
• Strong communication, collaboration, active listening, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• CPA.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures for assigned balance sheet and income statement accounts, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and analyses.
• Own assigned processes and maintain current documentation of workflows, key judgments, controls, dependencies, and review requirements.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements to increase accuracy, strengthen controls, reduce manual effort, and improve financial close efficiency.
• Use approved automation and AI-enabled tools to improve accounting process speed, accuracy, and scalability while maintaining appropriate review procedures and documentation.
• Prepare support for certain SEC reporting requirements, including disclosures related to areas of account ownership.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide accurate, timely information for quarterly reviews and annual audits, including SOX control support.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with established accounting principles.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather information and develop cross-functional relationships.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, control evidence, and user guidance for new or modified accounting workflows.
• Contribute to accounting projects and goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer-covered life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match
• Potential eligibility for new-hire equity and long-term incentives, including RSUs, stock options, and/or discretionary bonuses
• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Flexible paid time off program for exempt employees
• Paid time off accrual plan for non-exempt employees
• Holiday soft closure between Christmas and New Year’s
• Catered team meals at Evolus Headquarters
• Fully stocked kitchen, including Kombucha and coffee

What This Job Offers

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