Staff Accountant - Multi-Entity GL & Close

Frey Consulting Group; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group, a family-owned automotive service and retail client in California, is seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant to support operations across multiple entities and locations.

This role covers general ledger, AP/AR, inventory and close processes, with opportunities to improve processes and work with Controllers and CFO. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of accounting experience and strong Excel; Dynamics GP is a plus.

Qualifications

• Two years of accounting experience with direct AP and AR.
• Strong understanding of debits, credits, accruals, reconciliations and GL.
• Experience supporting multiple entities or locations.
• Retail, automotive service, dealerships or high-volume transactions are a plus.
• Proficient in journal entries and month-end close.
• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Accounting/Finance degree preferred.
• Microsoft Dynamics GP experience is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close.
• Maintain accurate general-ledger and supporting accounting records.
• Prepare balance-sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Assist with financial reporting and audit requests.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies with internal departments.
• Identify inefficient processes and support practical improvements.
• Reconcile bank, credit-card and general-ledger accounts.
• Review high-volume cash, credit-card and daily deposit activity across multiple entities or locations.
• Investigate differences and ensure corrections are completed promptly.Reconcile AP and AR subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger.
• Process vendor invoices from coding and approval through payment.
• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and payment terms.
• Respond professionally to vendor questions and follow up on missing information.
• Handle full-cycle accounts receivable, including invoicing, payment posting and account reconciliation.
• Monitor customer accounts for delayed or missing payments.
• Follow up on past-due balances and elevate collection concerns when required.
• Support cash application and aging-report preparation.
• Support inventory accounting, including COGS and inventory reconciliations.
• Assist with physical inventory counts.
• Investigate inventory variances and shrinkage across locations.
• Work with operating teams to resolve inventory-related accounting issues.

Skills

AP/AR

Excel

Analytical

Communication

Education

Accounting/Finance degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

Frey Consulting Group, a family-owned automotive service and retail client in California, is seeking a hands-on Staff Accountant to support operations across multiple entities and locations.

This role covers general ledger, AP/AR, inventory and close processes, with opportunities to improve processes and work with Controllers and CFO. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of accounting experience and strong Excel; Dynamics GP is a plus.