Accountant

PK Retail Holdings; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with up to 5% companymatch

Medical (PPO), dental (PPO), vision (P

Life insurance

Flexible spending account (FSA)

Paid vacation and sick leave

11+ annual paid holidays and paid time

Job summary

PK Retail Holdings seeks an Accountant to support month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, AP and employee expenses, and fixed asset maintenance.

The role assists in preparing financial statements, performing variance analyses, and supporting budgeting and forecasting under US GAAP, collaborating to improve processes and controls within a fast-growing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance required.
• 1–3 years of general accounting experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and MS Office; strong analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring/adjusting journal entries, including lease, CAM, and depreciation entries.
• Process daily/weekly accounts payable and review employee expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Post daily cash/credit card activity and complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure completeness/accuracy of general ledger activity and maintain supporting documentation.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; ensure timely postings and reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, supporting schedules, and preliminary variance analyses.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procedures and strengthen controls.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups)

US GAAP

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

Job description

Our Company is currently experiencing rapid growth, and we are seeking an Accountant to support month-end close, journal entries, bank/credit card reconciliations, AP and employee expenses, and fixed asset maintenance. The role will assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules, perform preliminary variance analysis against budget/prior periods, and support budgeting and forecasting. The Accountant will ensure GL accuracy under US GAAP and collaborate with the team to improve processes

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

• Accuracy and quality of work (JE and reconciliation error rate)
• On-time completion of close tasks and reconciliations
• Completeness of account reconciliations and documentation
• Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders
• Proactive identification of process improvements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and post recurring/adjusting journal entries, including lease, CAM, and depreciation entries.
• Process daily/weekly accounts payable and review employee expense reports for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Post daily cash/credit card activity and complete monthly bank reconciliations.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure completeness/accuracy of general ledger activity and maintain supporting documentation.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; ensure timely postings and reconciliations.
• Assist in preparing financial statements, supporting schedules, and preliminary variance analyses.
• Identify opportunities to streamline procedures and strengthen controls.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Note: Specific objectives and performance standards for essential duties and responsibilities are established monthly/quarterly/annually in performance planning documents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The responsibilities listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or a related field.

Experience:

1~3 years of general accounting experience.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, lookups) preferred.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP for routine transactions.
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving, and a proactive “can-do” approach.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
• 100% Covered Medical (PPO), dental (PPO), vision (PPO), & life insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11+ annual paid holidays and paid time off

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Work is generally performed in an office environment. Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer.