Talently is hiring: Accounting Manager in Anaheim

Base pay range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

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Job Title: Accounting Manager

Skills: Accounting Manager, GAAP, Accounts Payable/Receivable, QuickBooks, Inventory Management, Financial Reporting, Sales-Driven Environment

About the Opportunity

We’re partnering with a thriving commercial sales organization that has experienced remarkable growth over the last 10 years. This is a high-impact, hands‑on Accounting Manager role for a company that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the chance to partner with executive leadership, influence key financial decisions, and play a central role in optimizing the company’s financial operations. If you’re ambitious, detail-oriented, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-moving environment, this could be your next career move.

Responsibilities

• Own daily accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all transactions.
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, including billing, collections, and vendor payments.
• Track inventory, reconcile accounts, and manage invoicing processes.
• Reconcile payroll benefits, employee reimbursements, and credit card accounts.
• Schedule and process ACH transactions and support payroll review.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and reports.
• Perform reconciliations across all general ledger accounts, investigating variances and making adjustments as needed.
• Partner with executives to prepare budgets, perform variance analysis, and provide actionable insights.
• Produce ad-hoc financial reports and analyses to support management decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and forecasting within the accounting function.

Must-Have Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger management and reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in a sales‑driven environment with exposure to commissions and revenue flow.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to take full ownership of accounting operations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with leadership.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and accuracy in all financial matters.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience in wholesale, distribution, or related commercial industries.
• Familiarity with expense management platforms (e.g., Concur).
• Exposure to preparing reviewed financial statements for external CPA firms.
• Comfort analyzing profit and loss statements to optimize cash flow.
• Experience building systems and processes to improve efficiency within accounting departments.

Why You’ll Love This Role

This is more than just an accounting position—it’s an opportunity to be a central player in a growing, respected company where your insights and contributions directly impact business performance. You’ll work with a collaborative executive team, enjoy a fast‑paced and supportive environment, and have the autonomy to make meaningful improvements to accounting systems and processes.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Wholesale and Wholesale Building Materials