Senior Accountant

The Valentino Group; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Valentino Group is seeking a Senior Accountant in Alameda, California. This role involves owning core accounting operations and ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include leading month-end and year-end close, conducting inventory and cost accounting, and supporting audits. Candidates must have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of relevant experience. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Odoo 17 are preferred. The ideal candidate thrives in a startup setting and possesses strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, focusing on inventory and cost accounting.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a startup setting.
• Proficient in creating complex account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end and year-end close, preparing and posting journal entries.
• Lead inventory accounting processes ensuring accurate valuation.
• Support external audits by preparing schedules and responding to inquiries.

Skills

Strong knowledge of GAAP

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Odoo 17

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to own core accounting operations and deliver accurate, GAAP-compliant reporting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is hands-on and highly visible—supporting month-end and year-end close, inventory and cost accounting, audit readiness, and continuous improvement across accounting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting fundamentals, thrives in startup pace, and can operate independently on complex work while partnering effectively across teams.

What Youll Do

General Ledger & Close

• Own key components of the month-end and year-end close, including preparation and posting of journal entries
• Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies proactively
• Maintain and improve the chart of accounts and supporting schedules to ensure clean, scalable reporting

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Lead inventory accounting processes to ensure accurate valuation and reporting of manufacturing activities
• Perform cost analysis and support costing methodologies (standard/actual costing as applicable)
• Partner with operations to understand drivers of inventory movement, variances, and production costs
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and recurring management reporting
• Deliver variance analyses and clear explanations for leadership to support decision-making
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting with strong documentation and traceability

Compliance, Controls & Audit Support

• Monitor and strengthen internal controls, ensuring policies are followed and risks are identified early
• Support external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax and regulatory requirements (with support from internal/external partners as needed)

Operational Accounting Oversight

• Review and support workflows across AP/AR, including vendor aging, expense processing, and policy compliance
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve accuracy, timeliness, and control

What Were Looking For

Required

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years focused on inventory and cost accounting
• Experience in a manufacturing environment and comfort operating in a startup / high-growth setting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines independently
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reconciliation models)
• ERP experience; Odoo 17 strongly preferred

Preferred

• CPA or active CPA candidacy
• Public accounting experience (audit or advisory)
• Ownership mindset with the ability to work independently on complex tasks
• Clear communicator who can explain financial drivers to non-finance partners
• Process-oriented, with a continuous improvement approach to controls and close efficiency