Senior Corporate Accountant Jobs in California
Senior Corporate Accountant jobs in California concentrate in technology, entertainment, financial services, and life sciences, making the state one of the most active markets in the country for professionals at every level from staff accountant through senior and manager. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Jose see the largest share of openings, anchored by employers like Apple, Wells Fargo, and Disney, which maintain major finance and accounting operations across the state. The most in-demand specialties are technical accounting, financial reporting under U.S. GAAP, and consolidations work tied to complex multi-entity structures. 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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- Technology & Software
- Electronics & Hardware
- Construction & Real Estate
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior corporate accountant jobs across California.
- CPA license issued or recognized by the California Board of Accountancy required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution required
- Five or more years of progressive accounting experience in a corporate environment
- Strong command of U.S. GAAP financial reporting and month-end close processes
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Workday Financials
- Public accounting background or Big Four experience strongly preferred by many employers
Senior Corporate Accountant Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior corporate accountant in California?
The standard path runs through a CPA license issued by the California Board of Accountancy, which requires a bachelor's degree with specific accounting and business units, passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Exam, and completing general experience hours under a licensed CPA. Most California employers at the senior level expect both the CPA credential and a background in public accounting or a structured corporate finance program before promoting into senior roles.
How much do senior corporate accountants make in California?
Senior 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 senior corporate accountants in California?
Employers hiring senior 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 technology headquarters, entertainment studios, and large financial institutions means demand is distributed across a wide range of industries rather than a single sector.
Which California cities have the most senior corporate accountant jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Irvine have the most senior corporate accountant openings in California. The distribution reflects where corporate headquarters and regional finance operations are densest: Silicon Valley and San Francisco draw heavily from technology and venture-backed companies, while Los Angeles concentrates demand around entertainment, media, and professional services firms with large accounting teams.
Are there remote senior corporate accountant jobs in California?
Yes, and more than most fields. Senior corporate accounting is primarily analytical and desk-based, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 40% of senior corporate accountant openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting broad adoption across technology and financial services employers. Financial reporting, reconciliations, and close work are the functions most commonly performed remotely.
How can I get hired as a senior corporate accountant in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a California public accounting firm at the staff or associate level, where structured training accelerates the experience hours needed for CPA licensure under the California Board of Accountancy. Large California employers like Salesforce, Kaiser Permanente, and major entertainment studios run rotational finance or accounting associate programs for recent graduates. Lateral moves from staff accountant, accounts payable lead, or financial analyst roles are common ways candidates step into corporate accounting pipelines, and sitting for the CPA exam early signals commitment that offsets a shorter resume.
Where can I find and apply to senior corporate accountant jobs in California?
You can find and apply to senior corporate accountant jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly to the ones that match.
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