Senior Accountant at Motive Companies

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Distance Exact 10 miles 15 miles 25 miles 50 miles 65 miles 100 miles 500 miles Advanced Search Search Job Details Finance & Accounting Senior Accountant Brea, CA Posted: 6/8/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 86652 Job Category: Finance & Accounting Position Type: Contract to Hire Duration: 6 months Shift: 1 Senior Accountant Location: Brea, CA (Onsite) Compensation: $85,000 - $93,000 annually About the Opportunity A growing consumer products company with a global footprint is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its accounting team. This position will work closely with accounting leadership and play a key role in financial reporting, month-end close, ERP system management, sales tax compliance, and ecommerce accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting foundation, experience in a product-based business environment, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. Responsibilities * Lead and participate in month-end and year-end close processes * Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements * Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts * Perform bank reconciliations, prepaid expense reconciliations, and depreciation schedules * Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis * Support tax compliance activities and sales tax filings * Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies * Assist with ERP system administration, enhancements, and process improvements * Support internal and external audits * Monitor cash flow and assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities * Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to management Ecommerce Responsibilities * Reconcile transactions from ecommerce and payment platforms * Manage inventory accounting and inventory reconciliations * Support online sales operations and related financial reporting * Assist with multi-state sales tax compliance and reporting * Work with third-party vendors, shipping providers, and payment processors * Prepare ecommerce-related financial analysis and reporting Job Requirements Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required * 4-6 years of accounting experience * 4-6 years of ERP system experience * Strong experience with month-end close and financial reporting * Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations * Knowledge of sales tax compliance and reporting * Experience supporting inventory accounting preferred * NetSuite experience strongly preferred * Shopify and Avalara experience highly preferred * Mandarin language skills are a plus * Strong attention to detail and organizational skills * Ability to work onsite in Brea, CA Benefits * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Life Insurance * 401(k) * Paid Time Off Salary: $85,000 - $93,000 annually Work Schedule: Monday through Friday Work Location: Onsite, Brea, CA Already have an account? Log in here © Motive Companies ShareThis Copy and Paste

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Senior Accountant Brea, CA Posted: 6/8/2026
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Senior Accountant
Location: Brea, CA (Onsite)
Compensation: $85,000 - $93,000 annually
Lead and participate in month-end and year-end close processes
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
Perform bank reconciliations, prepaid expense reconciliations, and depreciation schedules
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Support tax compliance activities and sales tax filings
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
Assist with ERP system administration, enhancements, and process improvements
Support internal and external audits
Monitor cash flow and assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to management
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Experience supporting inventory accounting preferred
NetSuite experience strongly preferred
Shopify and Avalara experience highly preferred
Mandarin language skills are a plus

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