Accounts Payable Specialist

Brio Water Technology; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth potential

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A leading water technology firm is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to take ownership of the full-cycle accounting functions. This role requires a minimum of 9 years in accounting, a CPA certification or MBA is highly preferred. Responsibilities include preparing monthly financial statements, managing core accounting functions, and ensuring compliance with GAAP. This position offers growth potential, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Proven experience performing full cycle accounting independently.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month end close.

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle general ledger accounting process.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Month end close

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

CPA certification or MBA in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Sage 100

Salesforce

Job description

We are excited to offer an opportunity for an experienced Accounting Manager to join our team. This is a hands‑on individual contributor role responsible for owning the day‑to‑day accounting function while helping build scalable processes to support future growth. This position will operate independently at first, with the opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the accounting team expands.

What you'll do

• Own the full-cycle general ledger accounting process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Maintain accurate balance sheet and income statement reconciliations
• Manage and oversee core accounting functions, including coordination with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Prepare and maintain accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other monthly close items
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Assist with cash flow management, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Support audits, tax filings, and external accountant requests
• Maintain and improve accounting processes, controls, and documentation
• Work cross-functionally with operations, sales, and leadership to support financial reporting needs
• Assist with system maintenance and optimization within accounting software and related tools
• Participate in special projects as needed and support the future build-out of the accounting team

Qualifications

• Minimum of 9 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a hands on or standalone accounting role
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, month end close, and financial reporting
• Proven experience performing full cycle accounting independently
• CPA certification or an MBA in Accounting or Finance is highly preferred
• Familiarity with accounting software and financial tools; experience with Sage 100 is a plus
• Knowledge of Salesforce or ERP integrated billing systems is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while meeting deadlines

We believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees for a job well done. We offer growth potential for motivated individuals, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package, including: