Accountant

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 ResponsibilitiesGeneral AccountingPrepare and maintain general ledger entries and supporting schedulesPerform monthly bank reconciliations and cash validationsSupport monthly and year-end close activitiesRecord and reconcile operational expenses and entity cross-chargesMaintain accurate intercompany accounting and reconciliation schedulesFixed Assets & Lease Accounting SupportMaintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation recordsSupport amortization schedules and lease accounting recordsAssist with accounting documentation and supporting schedulesAssist in preparation of financial reporting packages and reconciliationsEnsure proper documentation and accounting support for transactionsSupport audit preparation and accounting documentation requestsOperational CoordinationCoordinate with operational departments regarding expense coding and supporting documentationWork collaboratively with HQ accounting and treasury functionsAssist in maintaining process consistency across entities and systemsPreferred Candidate ProfileStrong accounting fundamentals with operational finance exposureComfortable working within multi-entity accounting structuresAble to manage recurring reconciliations and accounting schedules with high accuracyCapable of gradually assuming more independent responsibilityTechnical ExperiencePreferred experience with:SAP Business OneERP accounting environmentsMicrosoft Excel and reporting toolsBank reconciliations and fixed asset accountingMulti-entity accounting operationsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred3–6+ years of accounting experienceRetail, distribution, logistics, or operational accounting experience preferredIdeal Work StyleOrganized and detail-orientedReliable and process-drivenStrong follow-through and accountabilityAble to work independently after onboardingCollaborative with operational and finance teams401k Plan ContributionsPaid Time OffPaid HolidaysParking ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsCompensationThe 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.DFS is an equal opportunity employer. It is the Company's policy and practice to employ, promote and treat all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications and competency and to provide all employees with a workplace that is free of discrimination. Employment decisions are based on qualifications such as education, work experience and talent, and are made without regard to race, color, gender, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected by law.#J-18808-Ljbffr