Senior Staff Accountant – GAAP & Month‑End Close (Onsite)

Orw Usa; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ORW | 4WP is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant for our Gardena, CA corporate office. This full-time, onsite role manages GL tasks, close processes, and GAAP reporting, partnering with Accounting Manager to ensure accurate financials across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance with 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, financial analysis, and month-end close.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience independently managing accounting responsibilities, evaluating complex transactions, and resolving accounting issues.
• Analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise independent professional judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and financial analysis.
• Experience working with accounting software or ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage assigned general ledger accounts and accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Evaluate financial transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment, including complex accruals, adjustments, and other general ledger activities.
• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting financial documentation.
• Take ownership of assigned month-end and year-end closing activities, including analyzing account balances, investigating discrepancies, and determining appropriate adjustments.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, identify significant variances and trends, and provide recommendations to the Accounting Manager.
• Research and resolve complex accounting issues, applying professional judgment and established accounting principles.
• Analyze financial transactions and accounting activities across multiple retail locations, distribution centers, and corporate operations.
• Evaluate inventory-related transactions, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions and improvements to inventory accounting procedures.
• Analyze fixed asset transactions, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and related accounting treatment.
• Review and analyze bank accounts, credit card transactions, and other financial accounts to identify discrepancies and determine appropriate resolutions.
• Collaborate with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other departments to investigate accounting issues and improve financial accuracy.
• Evaluate accounting procedures and internal controls, identify potential risks or inefficiencies, and recommend improvements.
• Prepare and review financial schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Provide accounting analysis and recommendations to support financial reporting and operational decisions.
• Perform other accounting duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

General ledger

Financial analysis

Month-end close

U.S. GAAP

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

ORW | 4WP is seeking an experienced Staff Accountant for our Gardena, CA corporate office. This full-time, onsite role manages GL tasks, close processes, and GAAP reporting, partnering with Accounting Manager to ensure accurate financials across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance with 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, strong Excel and ERP skills, and excellent communication.