Senior General Accountant

Eastridge; Aliso Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 111,579,000 - 140,777,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastridge Workforce Solutions seeks a Senior General Accountant in Aliso Viejo, CA for a temporary ~6-month assignment. Responsibilities include inventory cost accounting, overseeing monthly closes, and supporting international subsidiaries with journal entries and reconciliations.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems. This non-exempt role runs Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and offers temporary benefits as described by

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) for large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Support inventory cost/transaction accounting and international subsidiary accounting
• Manage inventory and COGS for the monthly close, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close for international subsidiaries, including reclassification and accrual entries
• Prepare warranty and inventory reserves, and cost of sales reclassification entries
• Assist with development of standard costs and analyze cost/margin variances
• Support annual physical inventory counts and ERP adjustments
• Assist with consolidated financial statements and departmental expense reporting
• Serve as SME for general accounting processes; provide training to junior staff
• Contribute to audits, tax prep, and monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting

Skills

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Advanced Excel

Inventory transactions

ERP software

External audits

Analytical skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

Expandable ERP

Job description

Senior General Accountant

Compensation: $38.94 - $49.13 per hour.

Location: Aliso Viejo, CA.

Employment Type: Temporary, approximately 6 months.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

Created/Revised Date: 09/23/2026.

Anticipated Closing Date: 09/30/2026.

We are seeking a Sr. General Accountant to support our client's team.

Job Summary

• Support inventory cost/transaction accounting and international subsidiary accounting
• Manage inventory and COGS for the monthly close, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual close for international subsidiaries, including reclassification and accrual entries
• Prepare warranty and inventory reserves, and cost of sales reclassification entries
• Assist with development of standard costs and analyze cost/margin variances
• Support annual physical inventory counts and ERP adjustments
• Assist with consolidated financial statements and departmental expense reporting
• Serve as SME for general accounting processes; provide training to junior staff
• Contribute to audits, tax prep, and monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong understanding of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables) for large data sets
• Experience with inventory-related financial transactions and reporting
• Knowledge of Expandable or similar ERP software
• Experience with external financial audits
• Strong analytical, time management, and attention-to-detail skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA preferred

Benefits

Eastridge Workforce Solutions offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Use this link https://applicantcenterstorage.blob.core.windows.net/public-documents/EWSb1cb390e-729b-47eb-ab2f-b92adafbdd07-2024EplicaBenefitSummaryTempExternal.pdf to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge's temporary employees. Due to the varying length(s) of temporary assignments, Eastridge Workforce Solutions' Temporary Staff are not eligible for paid time off, unless required by applicable state law in which the position is based. However, from time to time Eastridge's clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Disclaimer

The compensation and benefits information in this posting represents Eastridge's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. Eastridge reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Background Checks

Certain clients require Eastridge Workforce Solutions to perform background checks. Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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