Senior Accountant

Korn Ferry; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry is seeking a Senior Accountant in the San Fernando Valley area, with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days in office). The role focuses on bank reconciliations, inventory costing, sales reporting, and margin analysis across multiple channels including Walmart and Amazon.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of accounting experience in retail or consumer products. Responsibilities include monthly close support, financial analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive profitability and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in inventory, cost accounting, consumer products, retail, manufacturing, or e-commerce environments.
• Strong understanding of GL accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience with inventory accounting, COGS analysis, and ERP systems.
• Experience supporting audits and providing documentation for stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process cash and bank reconciliations, and maintain cash balance integrity.
• Manage inventory valuation, costing, and monthly close entries.
• Validate sales data across channels and ensure revenue accuracy.
• Reconcile Walmart and Amazon settlements, deposits, fees, and reserves.
• Develop margin analyses and provide actionable financial insights.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Amazon Seller Central

Walmart Marketplace

Job description

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a market leading, private-equity backed medical apparel company with a portfolio of highly recognized brands serving a loyal customer base. The organization has established a strong reputation for innovation, product quality, and operational excellence, supported by a sophisticated omnichannel business model that includes wholesale, retail, e-commerce, and international distribution.

The company operates in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and manages a complex multi-brand portfolio across domestic and international markets. With a focus on continuous improvement, strategic growth, and customer experience, the organization has built a strong position within its category and continues to expand its market presence through innovation and operational execution.

Both the Company headquarters and this role are located in San Fernando Valley. The role is hybrid, 3-days a week in office.

The culture is highly collaborative, entrepreneurial, and results driven, offering employees the opportunity to work alongside experienced leaders while contributing to meaningful business initiatives.

Qualified candidates will receive an NDA; with signature, further information will be provided.

Purpose of the Position

Purpose and background of the role.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supporting key accounting functions, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and providing financial analysis that supports business decision making. This role oversees bank and marketplace cash reconciliations, inventory and cost accounting activities, sales reporting validation, and margin analysis while contributing to the monthly close process and continuous improvement initiatives. The position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial reporting and supporting the continued growth across multiple sales channels.

Key Responsibilities

Cash & Bank Reconciliations

Prepare, analyze, and resolve variances across all operating and treasury accounts.

• Prepare and perform reconciliations for all operating and treasury bank accounts.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve reconciling items and account variances in a timely manner.
• Ensure cash balances are accurately recorded and fully supported.

Inventory & Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Accounting

Maintain accurate inventory valuation, monitor costing, and support monthly close entries.

• Prepare and perform reconciliations for all operating and treasury bank accounts.
• Investigate, analyze, and resolve reconciling items and account variances in a timely manner.
• Ensure cash balances are accurately recorded and fully supported.

Sales Reporting Review

Validate completeness and accuracy of sales data across all channels.

• Review and validate sales reporting data across multiple sales channels.
• Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of reported revenue.
• Investigate discrepancies and collaborate with cross functional teams to resolve issues.

Walmart Cash Reconciliation

Track deposits, chargebacks, and timing differences specific to Walmart settlements.

Amazon Cash Reconciliation

Reconcile Amazon payouts, fees, and reserve balances.

• Perform reconciliations for major e-commerce and retail platforms, including Walmart and Amazon.
• Track and reconcile deposits, chargebacks, fees, reserves, deductions, and timing differences.
• Research and resolve discrepancies between platform settlements and company records.

Margin Analysis

Analyze product and channel margins to support financial insights and decision-making.

• Analyze product, customer, and channel profitability.
• Prepare margin reports and provide insights to support operational and financial decision making.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability.

THE CANDIDATE

Experience and Professional Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within inventory, cost accounting, consumer products, retail, manufacturing, or e-commerce environments.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and month end close processes.
• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and COGS analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems and marketplace platforms such as Amazon and Walmart preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Experience supporting audits and providing documentation for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Competencies

• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work cross functionally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement solutions.
• Results-driven mindset with a proactive approach to issue resolution.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial information into actionable insights.