Accounting Manager

Dreisbach Enterprises; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dreisbach Enterprises, a family-owned company serving customers for over 50 years, seeks an Accounting Manager in California to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across corporate, family trusts, and LLCs. You will drive GAAP-compliant processes and manage automated accounting systems.

The role requires 5+ years in accounting, a relevant degree (CPA preferred), strong Excel skills, and a track record of staff development.

Qualifications

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls in GAAP compliance.
• Manage multiple entities including corporate books, family trusts, and LLCs.
• Possess strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Advanced Excel skills: complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations across entities (corporate, trusts, LLCs).
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements for all entities.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights to senior management.
• Process journal entries, adjustment entries, AP/AR accruals, and reclassifications for close.
• Review payroll registers and post payroll journal entries and tax entries to GL.
• Coordinate tax returns (corporate, LLC, trust, individuals) and quarterly estimated payments.
• Lead 401(k) audit coordination and internal control testing.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff and collaborate with Operations, HR, and IT.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Multi-entity accounting

Leadership/mentoring

Discretion/ confidentiality

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Great Plains/Dynamics GP

Sage

NetSuite

Job description

• Manage benefit cost allocations across entities

Dreisbach has been serving our customers with the pride and integrity of a family-owned company for over 50 years. The tradition of excellence that was started by the company's founders is reflected by our deeply rooted commitments to superb customer service, reliability, innovation, agility and quality of our employees. We offer customized cold supply chain solutions to meet our customer's individual needs.

We're looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team.

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role serves as both an accounting leader and a systems owner, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of automated accounting processes while maintaining full compliance with GAAP, tax, and regulatory requirements. This position manages multiple entities, including corporate books, family trusts, and a portfolio of LLCs, requiring exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to navigate complex, multi-entity accounting structures.

Salary Range: 130K-160K

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliation across multiple entities (corporate, family trusts, and LLCs)
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements for all entities
• Perform variance analysis and provide meaningful financial insights to senior management
• Process journal entries, adjustment entries, AP/AR accruals, and reclassifications as needed for month-end and year-end close

Payroll & Benefits Accounting

• Review biweekly payroll registers and post payroll journal entries and tax entries to the GL for all entities
• Reconcile payroll liability accounts monthly and review payroll tax deposits
• Review quarterly payroll tax returns (941, state) and coordinate annual filings
• Perform monthly benefits cost allocations for 401(k), health insurance, dental, vision, life, and workers' compensation
• Manage benefit cost allocations across entities
• Review vacation accrual report and cash flow forecast on a monthly basis

Tax Compliance & Coordination

• Coordinate the preparation of corporate, LLC, trust, and individual income tax returns
• Serve as primary contact with external CPA firm, gathering and providing all required financial information to support tax filings
• Calculate and file quarterly estimated tax payments for all entities
• Prepare and file property tax returns (Form 571-L) for multiple locations
• Manage tax extension filings and respond to tax notices from IRS, state, and local authorities
• File annual diesel fuel tax refund claims (Federal and California), unclaimed property reports, and business license renewals
• Complete tax organizers for family members and related trusts as required

Audit Support & Internal Controls

• Serve as primary point of contact for annual external 401k audit
• Coordinate staff to gather all required support documentation and respond to auditor inquiries
• Coordinate annual 401(k) audit including payroll data reconciliation with census data
• Manage 401(k) compliance testing, mandatory distributions, and forfeiture/unallocated plan asset account reviews

Team Leadership & Staff Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff
• Set clear performance expectations and assign responsibilities based on expertise and workload
• Review and approve work prepared by staff, including system-generated outputs
• Provide training on accounting systems, automation tools, and evolving best practices
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, HR, and IT teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory/people management responsibilities
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis, VLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH)
• Proven experience with multi-entity accounting environments
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive financial data with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
• Successful candidates will be required to pass a background check and post offer, pre-employment drug screen

Preferred

• Experience with cloud-based ERP and accounting platforms (e.g., Great Plains/Dynamics GP, Sage, NetSuite)
• Background in corporate and individual tax preparation, 1031 exchanges, and audit support
• Experience with 401(k) plan administration, compliance testing, and benefit cost allocation
• Industry experience relevant to real estate, warehousing, logistics, or freight operations a plus

Benefits

Benefits package includes vacation, sick leave, holidays, medical, dental, vision, life/disability and 401k (optional).

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