Senior Accountant

Motive Companies; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Motive Companies in Brea, CA is searching for a Senior Accountant to join their team. The role involves leading financial reporting, month-end close processes, and managing ERP systems while ensuring compliance with accounting policies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and 4-6 years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a supportive work environment aimed at fostering growth.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work onsite in Brea, CA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Month-end close

Financial reporting

ERP system experience

Sales tax compliance

Inventory accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Shopify

Avalara

Job description

Senior Accountant

Location: Brea, CA (Onsite)

Compensation: $85,000 - $93,000 annually

About the Opportunity

A growing consumer products company with a global footprint is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This position will work closely with accounting leadership and play a key role in financial reporting, month‑end close, ERP system management, sales tax compliance, and ecommerce accounting operations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, experience in a product‑based business environment, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
• Perform bank reconciliations, prepaid expense reconciliations, and depreciation schedules
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Support tax compliance activities and sales tax filings
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Assist with ERP system administration, enhancements, and process improvements
• Support internal and external audits
• Monitor cash flow and assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to management

Ecommerce Responsibilities

• Reconcile transactions from ecommerce and payment platforms
• Manage inventory accounting and inventory reconciliations
• Support online sales operations and related financial reporting
• Assist with multi‑state sales tax compliance and reporting
• Work with third‑party vendors, shipping providers, and payment processors
• Prepare ecommerce‑related financial analysis and reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 4-6 years of accounting experience
• 4-6 years of ERP system experience
• Strong experience with month‑end close and financial reporting
• Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations
• Knowledge of sales tax compliance and reporting
• Experience supporting inventory accounting preferred
• NetSuite experience strongly preferred
• Shopify and Avalara experience highly preferred
• Mandarin language skills are a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work onsite in Brea, CA

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off

Salary: $85,000 - $93,000 annually

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday

Work Location: Onsite, Brea, CA