Corporate Accountant Jobs in California
Corporate Accountant jobs in California are among the most actively recruited finance roles in the country, with strong demand in technology, entertainment, healthcare, and financial services from entry-level staff accountants through senior and director-level positions. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose are the primary hiring centers, where anchor employers like Apple, Wells Fargo, and Walt Disney Company maintain large corporate finance teams. The most in-demand specialties in California are financial reporting, consolidations, and technical accounting under U.S. GAAP. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Grocery Outlet:
- Our Mission: Touching lives for the better
- Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.
- Our Values & Behaviors: Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & Service
About the Team:
Our Finance team’s mission is to drive efficiency as we support our company and business partners. We analyze data, create records and reports, and make key strategic decisions to keep the business running. Our passion and energy promote a creative and growth-oriented environment. The members of our team are resourceful, critical thinkers that pride themselves on integrity and efficiency.
About the Role:
The Senior Accounting Manager will lead and support key functions across the Corporate Accounting team. This role will help manage the period-end close process, drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives across the accounting organization as well as perform technical accounting research as needed to support business transactions. This role reports to the Director of Corporate Accounting.
Responsibilities Include:
- Partner with Corporate Accounting, SEC Reporting, FP&A, Legal, Operations, and external auditors to assess the accounting implications of significant transactions, new business arrangements, process changes, and emerging accounting guidance.
- Manage and support period-end close activities, including journal entry preparation/ review, balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis, trial balance review, and fluctuation analysis.
- Lead and support accounting workstreams across areas such as revenue, cash, payroll, accounts receivable, accrued expenses, fixed assets, leases, and other close-related functions as needed.
- Lead the quarterly and annual impairment analysis of long-lived assets in accordance with ASC
- Prepare the Statement of Cash Flows in accordance with ASC 230, including supporting schedules and analysis of significant non-cash activity.
- Serve as the accounting lead and project manager for process improvements and efficiency initiatives, including close acceleration, reconciliation quality, automation opportunities, workflow redesign, and enhanced reporting deliverables.
- Applying technical research to accounting conclusions on an ad hoc basis to evaluate the application of S. GAAP to support transactions and document accounting conclusions, as necessary.
- Work directly with external auditors on audit questions, requests, and supporting
- Support the growth and development of team members through hands-on coaching, review feedback, and individualized development.
About the Pay:
- Base Salary Range: $150,000 – $170,000
- Annual Bonus Program
- Equity
- 401(k) Profit Sharing
- Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
- Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA strongly preferred.
- 8+ years of combined experience in private industry and public accounting; public company and/or Big 4 experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting guidance to complex transactions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Detail-oriented, hands-on, and comfortable operating with urgency in a fast-paced public company environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and at various levels within the organization.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deliverables and meet deadlines.
- Ability to develop team members, provide thoughtful review feedback, and build scalable processes that improve close quality and efficiency.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
About Grocery Outlet:
- Our Mission: Touching lives for the better
- Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.
- Our Values & Behaviors: Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & Service
About the Team:
Our Finance team’s mission is to drive efficiency as we support our company and business partners. We analyze data, create records and reports, and make key strategic decisions to keep the business running. Our passion and energy promote a creative and growth-oriented environment. The members of our team are resourceful, critical thinkers that pride themselves on integrity and efficiency.
About the Role:
The Senior Accounting Manager will lead and support key functions across the Corporate Accounting team. This role will help manage the period-end close process, drive process improvements, automation, and efficiency initiatives across the accounting organization as well as perform technical accounting research as needed to support business transactions. This role reports to the Director of Corporate Accounting.
Responsibilities Include:
- Partner with Corporate Accounting, SEC Reporting, FP&A, Legal, Operations, and external auditors to assess the accounting implications of significant transactions, new business arrangements, process changes, and emerging accounting guidance.
- Manage and support period-end close activities, including journal entry preparation/ review, balance sheet reconciliations, financial analysis, trial balance review, and fluctuation analysis.
- Lead and support accounting workstreams across areas such as revenue, cash, payroll, accounts receivable, accrued expenses, fixed assets, leases, and other close-related functions as needed.
- Lead the quarterly and annual impairment analysis of long-lived assets in accordance with ASC
- Prepare the Statement of Cash Flows in accordance with ASC 230, including supporting schedules and analysis of significant non-cash activity.
- Serve as the accounting lead and project manager for process improvements and efficiency initiatives, including close acceleration, reconciliation quality, automation opportunities, workflow redesign, and enhanced reporting deliverables.
- Applying technical research to accounting conclusions on an ad hoc basis to evaluate the application of S. GAAP to support transactions and document accounting conclusions, as necessary.
- Work directly with external auditors on audit questions, requests, and supporting
- Support the growth and development of team members through hands-on coaching, review feedback, and individualized development.
About the Pay:
- Base Salary Range: $150,000 – $170,000
- Annual Bonus Program
- Equity
- 401(k) Profit Sharing
- Medical, Dental, Vision & More!
- Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.
About You:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA strongly preferred.
- 8+ years of combined experience in private industry and public accounting; public company and/or Big 4 experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting guidance to complex transactions.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Detail-oriented, hands-on, and comfortable operating with urgency in a fast-paced public company environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and at various levels within the organization.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deliverables and meet deadlines.
- Ability to develop team members, provide thoughtful review feedback, and build scalable processes that improve close quality and efficiency.
To learn about how we collect, use and secure your personal information. Click here to see our privacy policy. (https://groceryoutlet.box.com/s/grigzgaixr2hmblr1vvw113sjngp2bsg)
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Corporate Accountant Job Market in California
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate accountant jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited California or U.S. institution
- CPA license issued or recognized by the California Board of Accountancy preferred for senior roles
- Proficiency in enterprise accounting systems such as Oracle, SAP, or NetSuite
- Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting standards for public company environments
- Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
- Strong Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modeling for variance analysis
Corporate Accountant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a corporate accountant in California?
A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is the standard entry point for corporate accountant roles in California. Many employers, particularly in technology and financial services, prefer or require candidates who are working toward or have completed the CPA exam, administered through the California Board of Accountancy. While a CPA license is not always mandatory for staff-level roles, it becomes increasingly expected at the senior and manager level and distinguishes candidates in California's competitive market.
How much do corporate accountants make in California?
Corporate accountants in California earn a median of about $97,050 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,770 for the lowest 10% to over $160,520 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire corporate accountants in California?
Employers hiring corporate accountants in California right now include SmartStop Self Storage, SanDisk, and Abode Communities, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. California's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major entertainment studios, and large health systems means corporate accounting openings appear across a wide range of industries and company sizes.
Which California cities have the most corporate accountant jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Irvine lead California for corporate accountant openings. The San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley draw heavily from the technology sector, where large public companies require deep financial reporting and technical accounting teams, while Los Angeles reflects demand from entertainment, media, and a dense cluster of regional headquarters across its sprawling metro.
Are there remote corporate accountant jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most finance roles. About 40% of corporate accountant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and analytical nature of the work. Financial reporting, consolidations, and technical accounting tasks are the most commonly performed remotely, though roles requiring close coordination with local operations or on-site audits tend to stay in-office.
How can I get hired as a corporate accountant in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a staff accountant or accounting associate role, which California employers in technology, healthcare, and financial services hire for with limited experience. Large California employers including Kaiser Permanente, Chevron, and major public accounting firms that feed corporate teams run new-graduate programs and rotational finance programs. Completing even a portion of the CPA exam requirement through the California Board of Accountancy signals commitment and meaningfully improves candidacy for entry-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to corporate accountant jobs in California?
You can find and apply to corporate accountant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and target location, then apply directly to each one.
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