Senior Accountant

Clearly Filtered Inc; Rancho Santa Margarita (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays, floating holiday, and P

Job summary

Clearly Filtered Inc is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA to own day-to-day financial operations, including AP/AR, journal entries, month-end close, and inventory/COGS for a product‑based business.

This exempt, full‑time role is hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite per week) and requires meticulous attention to detail, strong Excel skills, and experience with QuickBooks Online to ensure accurate books and timely financial reporting.

Qualifications

• 4 to 6 years of progressive accounting experience with ownership of AP, AR, and month-end close.
• Strong experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Working knowledge of inventory accounting and COGS in a product-based environment.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, with data analysis and reconciliations.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable including invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliation.
• Reconcile revenues against the point of sale system.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy through journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Own the month-end close process with accruals and timely closes.
• Manage monthly credit card transactions and reconcile with department heads.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies with clear documentation.
• Inventory valuation and reconciliation across SKUs and locations.
• Track and analyze COGS and surface variances for Finance leadership.
• Review BOMs to ensure accurate cost inputs.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel / Google Sheets

NetSuite

Job description

Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

Schedule: Monday through Friday | 9:00am to 4:00pm

Work Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite required)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation: $85,000 to $100,000 annually, depending on experience and alignment with the role

Who We Are

At Clearly Filtered, our mission is to help people live well, starting with the water they drink. We build high-performance filtration products backed by science and transparency, and we hold ourselves to a simple standard: every person who finds us should be better off for it.

About the Role

We're looking for a hands‑on Senior Accountant to own the day-to-day financial operations that keep Clearly Filtered running accurately and efficiently. This is a high‑ownership role for someone who takes genuine pride in clean books, timely closes, and trustworthy data, combining a strong foundation in transactional accounting with working knowledge of inventory and COGS in a product‑based business.

This role is hybrid, based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA with a minimum of 3 days onsite per week. Please apply only if you're able to meet this requirement.

What You'll Do

Accounting Operations

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable including invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliation
• Reconcile revenues against the point of sale system
• Maintain general ledger accuracy through regular journal entries, reconciliations, and adjustments
• Own the month‑end close process, preparing accruals, reconciling accounts, and ensuring books are closed on schedule
• Manage monthly credit card transactions and reconcile with department heads
• Identify and resolve discrepancies with clear documentation

Inventory & COGS Accounting

• Manage inventory valuation and reconciliation across all SKUs and locations
• Track and analyze cost of goods sold, surfacing variances and insights to Finance leadership
• Review and maintain bills of materials to ensure accurate cost inputs
• Reconcile inventory records between the ERP system, 3PL reports, and the general ledger
• Support periodic physical inventory counts and resolve discrepancies

Financial Reporting

• Assist with monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Support KPI dashboard maintenance and variance analysis
• Compile financial data and analysis for internal reporting needs

What You Bring

Required

• 4 to 6 years of progressive accounting experience with ownership of AP, AR, and month‑end close
• Strong experience with QuickBooks Online
• Working knowledge of inventory accounting and COGS in a product‑based or DTC environment
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets, comfortable with reconciliations, pivot tables, and data analysis
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills and consistent follow-through
• Able to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast‑moving environment

Preferred

• Experience in a DTC, CPG, or e‑commerce company
• Familiarity with Luminous, NetSuite, or other inventory management systems
• Experience reconciling 3PL inventory data against internal records
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

What Success Looks Like

• Month‑end close is completed on schedule with clean reconciliations and no recurring discrepancies
• Inventory balances tie to the general ledger and inventory management system at all times
• COGS is accurately tracked and variances are identified and explained proactively
• Financial records are organized, audit‑ready, and accessible when needed
• Finance leadership can rely on the data without having to verify it themselves

What We Offer

• Hybrid work flexibility with 9am to 4pm working hours
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays, floating holiday, and PTO
• The opportunity to be part of a growing brand focused on helping people live healthier lives

EEO Statement

Clearly Filtered is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees and applicants. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.