Senior Accountant

Savage Search Associates; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Account options

Group life insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Paid vacation

Job summary

Savage Search Associates in Pomona, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting and finance team. This hands-on role focuses on inventory cost accounting, month-end close support, and cross-functional collaboration across departments.

You will post journals, reconcile balance sheets, assist with audits, and prepare analyses. The position is office-based with a strong GAAP foundation and opportunities to contribute to a growing distribution business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of Senior Accountant experience.
• Experience with inventory cost accounting is required.
• Understanding of GAAP and distribution accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
• Experience with ERP software; Navision/Dynamics 365 a plus.

Responsibilities

• Post journal entries and accruals.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset and lease ledger schedules.
• Record payroll journals and assist month-end close.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analyses.
• Support audit preparations and cross-functional projects.

Job description

Job Description

Location: Pomona, CA

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt

We are partnering with a growing national distribution company that is looking to add a strong Senior Accountant to its Accounting & Finance team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on accounting, working with inventory, supporting month-end close, and being part of a company with a large operational footprint.

In this role, you will support key accounting operations, reconciliations, reporting, audit preparation, and cross-functional projects while working closely with accounting and finance leadership.

Responsibilities

• Post journal entries and accruals
• Prepare balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations, including bank reconciliations
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset accounts and roll-forward schedules
• Maintain capital lease ledger entries and roll-forward schedules
• Review and record employee and contract labor payroll journals
• Assist with month-end close activities, reporting, data requests, and audit support
• Prepare monthly balance sheet, income statement, and budget variance analyses
• Partner with internal departments to research and resolve discrepancies
• Generate month-end reports when needed
• Review daily accounting issues and work with the team to resolve them timely
• Document unresolved issues and escalated to leadership as needed
• Support year-end audit preparation and completion
• Assist with additional accounting projects and duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required
• 3+ years of Senior Accountant experience
• Experience with inventory cost accounting required
• Understanding of accounting for distribution required
• Distribution, supply chain, or inventory-based business experience required
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs
• Experience with accounting/ERP software required
• Microsoft Navision or Dynamics 365 Business Central experience a plus
• Strong analytical, mathematical, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple departments and levels of leadership

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Account options
• Group life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid vacation

Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based and requires regular use of a computer, phone, and standard office equipment. Occasional lifting up to 10 lbs. may be required.