Burbank, CA | Full-Time | $80,000–$90,000 per year + Benefits + 401(k)
Join a hands-on finance team where your accounting expertise makes a direct impact.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team in Burbank, California. This is a high-ownership role for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced business environment and enjoys balancing strong technical accounting responsibilities with practical problem-solving.
Reporting directly to the Head of Finance and Financial Planning, this role will take ownership of core accounting functions including month-end close, general ledger management, reconciliations, multi-state sales tax compliance, commissions, intercompany accounting, royalties, and audit support.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, accountable, collaborative, and confident working independently while partnering across departments.
Key Responsibilities
Month-End Close & General Accounting
- Independently manage key components of the month-end close process
- Prepare and post journal entries including payroll, accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, sales commissions, depreciation, amortization, intercompany transactions, and sales tax accruals
- Perform monthly account reconciliations and proactively resolve discrepancies
- Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and supporting schedules
- Review balance sheet and income statement activity to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Ensure all accounting entries are properly documented and audit-ready
Sales Tax & Compliance
- Prepare and file multi-state sales tax returns
- Maintain and review customer resale tax exemption certificates
- Respond to tax notices and agency inquiries
- Partner with internal departments to support tax compliance requirements
Commissions, Royalties & Intercompany Accounting
- Calculate and analyze commissions for a national sales organization
- Prepare royalty calculations and coordinate timely payments
- Perform monthly intercompany reconciliations to ensure balances are accurate and properly recorded
Financial Analysis & Process Improvement
- Review budget-to-actual variances and identify accrual or reclassification adjustments as needed
- Assist with financial reporting and analysis support
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, controls, and reporting efficiency
- Support special accounting and finance projects as needed
Audit Support
- Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for year-end audit
- Assist with internal and external audit requests
- Ensure financial records remain organized and audit-ready
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong experience owning or heavily supporting month-end close
- Hands-on SAP experience required (R/3 or S/4 preferred)
- Experience preparing and filing multi-state sales tax returns required
- Strong general ledger accounting and reconciliation experience
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP
- SUMIFS
- Large data analysis
- Account reconciliations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional, collaborative working style
Preferred
- Experience in wholesale distribution, consumer products, fashion, or similar industries
- Commission accounting experience
- Intercompany accounting experience
- Audit support experience
- Process improvement mindset
Why Join Us?
We offer:
- Competitive salary: $80,000–$90,000 annually
- Comprehensive benefits package
- 401(k)
- Business casual work environment
- Stable and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity for ownership and professional growth
- Exposure to meaningful accounting operations and leadership partnership
Work Environment
This role is based in Burbank, California.
Periodic extended hours may be required during:
- Month-end close
- Year-end close
- Audit periods
- Budget cycles
- Inventory-related activities
Local candidates preferred.
De Rigo REM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications (i.e., race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, age (40 or over), sexual orientation, marital status or genetic information).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have hands-on accounting experience using SAP (R/3, S/4, or simular SAP platform)?
- Have you independently prepared and filed multi-state sales tax returns?
- How many years of hands-on month-end close accounting experience do you have?
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
