Staff Accountant

DryWater; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Free DryWater product

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

401k match

Paid time off & holidays

Growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

DryWater is seeking a highly organized Staff Accountant to join our Finance team in Irvine. You will handle day-to-day accounting operations including journal entries, AP/AR, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance, supporting a fast-growing CPG brand.

This role offers exposure to inventory accounting, EDI transactions, retailer purchase orders, and month-end close, with increasing responsibility as the company scales.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and pivot tables.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems preferred.
• Experience with EDI, retail accounting, inventory accounting, CPG, or manufacturing is a plus.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities and responsibilities evolve.
• Strong communicator who can work effectively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Support daily accounting operations, including journal entries, AP/AR, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Manage and monitor EDI transactions, retailer purchase orders, invoices, and related documentation.
• Help reconcile the full retail transaction lifecycle from purchase order → shipment → invoice → payment.
• Review vendor invoices, match purchase orders, verify coding, and assist with weekly payment runs.
• Reconcile bank, credit card, prepaid, fixed asset, and accrual accounts.
• Support inventory accounting, including COGS reporting, inventory reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Research retailer deductions, chargebacks, short payments, and other discrepancies.
• Maintain supporting schedules and prepare financial analysis for management.
• Assist with cash flow reporting and forecasting.
• Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and other teams to ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
• Support audits, tax preparation, and external financial reviews.
• Respond to and follow up on state or tax notices as needed.
• Help improve accounting processes and internal controls as the company scales.
• Support additional finance and accounting projects as needed.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Strong communicator

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

EDI systems

Accounting software

Job description

Location:

Irvine, CA — Corporate Headquarters

Role:

Full-Time

Reports To:

VP of Finance

About DryWater®

DryWater® is redefining hydration and building one of the fastest-growing brands in the category. As we continue to scale across national retail, ecommerce, and emerging channels, we’re building a world-class team to support the next stage of growth.

We’re fast-moving, ambitious, and hands-on. We look for people who take ownership, solve problems, and want the opportunity to grow alongside the company.

The Role

We’re looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team.

You’ll play an important role in the day-to-day accounting operations of the business, supporting everything from AP/AR and reconciliations to inventory accounting, EDI transactions, retailer purchase orders, and month-end close.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who wants exposure to a rapidly scaling CPG business and the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as we grow.

What You’ll Own

• Support daily accounting operations, including journal entries, AP/AR, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance


• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes


• Manage and monitor EDI transactions, retailer purchase orders, invoices, and related documentation


• Help reconcile the full retail transaction lifecycle from purchase order → shipment → invoice → payment


• Review vendor invoices, match purchase orders, verify coding, and assist with weekly payment runs


• Reconcile bank, credit card, prepaid, fixed asset, and accrual accounts


• Support inventory accounting, including COGS reporting, inventory reconciliations, and variance analysis


• Research retailer deductions, chargebacks, short payments, and other discrepancies


• Maintain supporting schedules and prepare financial analysis for management


• Assist with cash flow reporting and forecasting


• Work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and other teams to ensure transactions are recorded accurately


• Support audits, tax preparation, and external financial reviews


• Respond to and follow up on state or tax notices as needed


• Help improve accounting processes and internal controls as the company scales


• Support additional finance and accounting projects as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field


• 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience


• Solid understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles


• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and pivot tables


• Experience with ERP or accounting systems preferred


• Experience with EDI, retail accounting, inventory accounting, CPG, or manufacturing is a plus


• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy


• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills


• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities and responsibilities evolve


• Strong communicator who can work effectively across departments


• High level of ownership, integrity, and professionalism

Why DryWater®

You’ll have the opportunity to join DryWater at an exciting stage of growth and get exposure across finance, retail, ecommerce, operations, supply chain, and manufacturing.

This isn’t a role where you’ll be limited to one small piece of accounting. You’ll have the opportunity to learn the business, help build better processes, and grow your responsibilities as DryWater grows.

Compensation & Benefits:

At DryWater®, For this role, the expected base salary range is $65,000–$75,000, and comprehensive benefits.

• Competitive Compensation: Strong base salary with performance-based incentives


• Free DryWater®: Yes—you’ll never be dehydrated


• Health Happiness: 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental Insurance.


• 401k match program


• Work-Life Health: Paid time off and holidays to reset and recharge


• Growth : Real opportunity to scale with a rapidly growing national brand


• Inclusive Vibes: A mission-driven, high-performance culture where ideas and impact matter