Staff Accountant: GAAP Guru, GL & Month-End

Sequel Brands; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sequel Brands is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Finance team in Newport Beach. You will prepare and reconcile the general ledger, assist with month-end and year-end close, and ensure GAAP compliance across financial reporting.

The role requires collaboration with multiple departments to provide accurate financial data. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting experience, strong Excel and QuickBooks skills, and a commitment to accuracy and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1-3 years accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain general ledger entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions as needed.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with payroll journal entries and related reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals, journal entries, and reporting.
• Prepare schedules for audits and assist external auditors as required.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
• Provide support for budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel advanced

Analytical thinking

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Sequel Brands is seeking a Staff Accountant to join the Finance team in Newport Beach. You will prepare and reconcile the general ledger, assist with month-end and year-end close, and ensure GAAP compliance across financial reporting.

The role requires collaboration with multiple departments to provide accurate financial data. The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting experience, strong Excel and QuickBooks skills, and a commitment to accuracy and internal controls.