Senior Accountant

Description

Teacher Created Materials is a 45+ year-old, award-winning publisher of educational and trade books, digital products, and provider of professional learning services. Our vision is to create a world in which children love to learn, and our products are recognized for their effectiveness and embraced by educators worldwide. Based in Huntington Beach, California, the company is family-owned and operated. Beyond its core publishing business, the company also maintains investments, primarily in real estate.

Teacher Created Materials offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off plus Company Holidays
• Generous 401(K) program with Match
• Generous Childcare and Wellness Programs

Location:

Huntington Beach, CA Office

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Senior Accountant to support both family office financial activities and the corporate accounting function. This position plays a key role in managing the financial records and day-to-day accounting operations of a small, private family office. This position handles bookkeeping for multiple entities, including personal accounts, trusts, and multiple real estate properties. The ideal candidate is meticulous, trustworthy, and comfortable working in a discreet, family-centered environment where flexibility and accuracy are essential. This role will serve as a responsive, in-house resource for family-related financial needs while also contributing to the broader accounting team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage bill pay, reimbursements, and expense tracking for family real estate, investments, and personal or philanthropic activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting records for multiple real estate properties and family entities (personal, investment, and trust accounts).
• Record and reconcile bank activity on multiple personal and real estate accounts.
• Process owner distributions on multiple personal and real estate accounts.
• Prepare financial summaries, cash flow reports, and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate with external accountants, attorneys, and investment advisors on reporting and tax filings.
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and monitor actual results versus projections.
• Organize and maintain legal and accounting files, statements, and supporting documentation.
• Manage cash transfers and ensure adequate liquidity across accounts.
• Ensure confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive financial information.
• Assist with corporate AP and AR processes.
• Assist with corporate account reconciliations.
• Support corporate month end and year-end close activities.
• Assist with corporate expense coding and general ledger maintenance.
• Provide broad support to the corporate accounting team as needed.
• Work on various other tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Real Estate, or related field preferred.

• 3-7 years of accounting experience; prior experience in a family office preferred.
• Experience with real estate accounting, including property level reporting preferred.
• Experience working with multiple entities preferred.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks (Desktop or Online), Microsoft Excel, and general financial reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles and multi-entity bookkeeping.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Discretion, integrity, and the ability to oversee confidential information with care.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively.
• Service-minded attitude and willingness to take on a variety of administrative or financial tasks as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for extended periods, use a computer regularly, and perform repetitive motions using keyboard/mouse.
• Occasional lifting up to 15 lbs.
• Repetitive hand and wrist movements for frequent use of computer keyboard and mouse.

Work Conditions:

General office environment