Accountant

DFS Group

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
  • 3-6+ years of accounting experience
  • Experience in retail, distribution, logistics, or operational accounting preferred
  • Strong accounting fundamentals with operational finance exposure
  • Familiarity with multi-entity accounting structures and processes

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and maintain general ledger entries and supporting schedules
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and cash validations
  • Support monthly and year-end close activities
  • Record and reconcile operational expenses and entity cross-charges
  • Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records
  • Assist with preparation of financial reporting packages and reconciliations
  • Coordinate with operational departments regarding expense coding

Benefits

  • Day One Health Benefits
  • 401k Plan Contributions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parking Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations across multiple California retail and distribution entities. This role will focus on reconciliations, expense accounting, fixed assets, intercompany accounting, operational accounting support, and maintenance of accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate is a strong "bookkeeper-plus" profile capable of operating independently after onboarding while supporting the Controller with reliable and accurate accounting execution.

The Accountant will report directly to the Financial Controller / Accounting Director.

Core Responsibilities

General Accounting
  • Prepare and maintain general ledger entries and supporting schedules
  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and cash validations
  • Support monthly and year-end close activities
  • Record and reconcile operational expenses and entity cross-charges
  • Maintain accurate intercompany accounting and reconciliation schedules


Fixed Assets & Lease Accounting Support
  • Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records
  • Support amortization schedules and lease accounting records
  • Assist with accounting documentation and supporting schedules


Financial Controls & Reporting
  • Assist in preparation of financial reporting packages and reconciliations
  • Ensure proper documentation and accounting support for transactions
  • Support audit preparation and accounting documentation requests


Operational Coordination
  • Coordinate with operational departments regarding expense coding and supporting documentation
  • Work collaboratively with HQ accounting and treasury functions
  • Assist in maintaining process consistency across entities and systems


Preferred Candidate Profile
  • Strong accounting fundamentals with operational finance exposure
  • Comfortable working within multi-entity accounting structures
  • Able to manage recurring reconciliations and accounting schedules with high accuracy
  • Capable of gradually assuming more independent responsibility


Technical Experience

Preferred experience with:
  • SAP Business One
  • ERP accounting environments
  • Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
  • Bank reconciliations and fixed asset accounting
  • Multi-entity accounting operations


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
  • 3-6+ years of accounting experience
  • Retail, distribution, logistics, or operational accounting experience preferred
  • English fluency required


Ideal Work Style
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Reliable and process-driven
  • Strong follow-through and accountability
  • Able to work independently after onboarding
  • Collaborative with operational and finance teams


Benefits

  • Day One Health Benefits
  • 401k Plan Contributions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Parking Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts


Compensation

The salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000. Placement within this range will be based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. This role is eligible for an annual bonus program.

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