Accountant II

About the Role

Red White & Blue Thrift is a national growth-oriented & private equity-backed thrift retail chain currently operating 34 stores plus depots, warehouses, and donation centers across multiple markets. We are hiring an Accountant II for our Torrance, CA office to own core pieces of the monthly close and the balance sheet, reporting to the Vice President, Finance and working closely with the CFO.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can run a close independently, keep fixed assets and reconciliations audit-ready, and bring a process-improvement mindset to a finance team that actively uses Microsoft Business Central, Microsoft 365, and Claude AI in its daily work. The right candidate is comfortable with multi-location retail accounting and wants to grow with a company in expansion mode.

Key Responsibilities

Month-end close

• Own assigned areas of the fiscal (4-4-5) close calendar and deliver accurate and timely financials according to the closing calendar
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, reserves, and reclasses as necessary
• Post and review store-level sales, cash, and deposit postings for completeness and accuracy
• Prepare period-end variance analysis against budget and prior year for assigned P&L and balance sheet lines
• Support preparation of the board financial package and lender reporting

Fixed assets

• Maintain the fixed asset subledger in Business Central: additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation
• Track capital projects (new store openings, remodels, equipment) from CIP through placement in service
• Reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger every period
• Coordinate with Operations on capital spending forecasts
• Prepare fixed asset rollforwards and support tax depreciation schedules

Balance sheet reconciliations

• Prepare monthly reconciliations for assigned accounts: cash, prepaids, accrued liabilities, fixed assets, intercompany, and sales tax
• Clear reconciling items timely and escalate aged or unusual items
• Maintain reconciliation support in a consistent, audit-ready format
• Contribute to the ongoing effort to automate reconciliation workflows using Claude and Excel

Audit, tax, and compliance

• Serve as a primary point of contact for the annual financial statement audit: PBC preparation, walkthroughs, and support
• Support 1099 reporting and other year-end requirements

Process and systems

• Identify and implement process improvements across the close, leveraging Microsoft Business Central, FYISoft, Excel, and Claude
• Document accounting procedures and maintain the close checklist
• Assist with Business Central configuration, dimension structure, and report development as the company grows
• Provide guidance and review for staff accountants and AP/AR team members

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from a 4-year college or university
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years owning month-end close responsibilities
• Hands-on fixed asset accounting experience, including CIP and multi-location asset tracking
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and ability to research and document technical positions
• Advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, Power Query, structured data modeling)
• Experience supporting an external financial statement audit
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to meet hard close deadlines with minimal supervision

Preferred

• CPA or active CPA candidate
• Multi-unit retail, restaurant, or similar high-transaction-volume industry experience
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or NAV) experience
• Experience in a private equity-backed company with lender and board reporting requirements
• Experience using AI tools such as Claude in day-to-day accounting work, or strong interest in building that capability
• Familiarity with lease accounting (ASC 842) and multi-state sales tax

What Success Looks Like

• Assigned close areas are complete and reviewed according to the closing calendar with no late adjustments
• Every assigned balance sheet account is reconciled monthly with no items aged over 60 days
• Fixed asset records tie to the GL every period and audit fixed asset testing produces no adjustments
• Consistent, significant progress in automating accounting processes to Claude

Systems and Tools

The finance team runs on a modern Microsoft stack and uses AI as a working tool, not a novelty. Candidates should expect to use all three daily.

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: General ledger, fixed assets, AP/AR, dimensions by store and department, period close
• Microsoft 365: Excel (Power Query, pivot tables, structured workbooks), Teams, SharePoint, Outlook
• Claude (Anthropic): Account reconciliation workflows, variance analysis, Excel automation, documentation, and technical accounting research

Physical Requirements

• Computer Work: The primary responsibilities of this role involve working on a computer and performing tasks that require prolonged periods of sitting, typing, and using a computer monitor.
• Mobility: This may include standing, walking, and occasional lifting or carrying of equipment or materials.
• Visual and Auditory: The role may require the use of visual and auditory senses to interact with computer screens, documents, and to communicate during meetings, both in person and remotely.
• Communication: Effective verbal and written communication is essential, including during on-site visits.
• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and fingers for tasks such as typing, writing, and handling office equipment are necessary.
• Safety: Adherence to safety guidelines and protocols when visiting physical locations is required.
• Environment: The role is performed in an office setting at the corporate office.

Scheduling Requirements

Full-time hours – Weekdays

Other Requirements

Dependability: Effective performers demonstrate regular and punctual attendance. They behave consistently and predictably; are reliable and dependable in fulfilling their professional obligations.

Integrity: Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions.

Customer Focus: Effective performers possess a strong customer focus. They demonstrate empathy, active listening, and responsiveness to ensure customer satisfaction, even if they cannot meet the customer's request.

Humility: Effective performers recognize one's own limitations, being open to learning from others, and treating everyone with respect and dignity.

Adaptability: Effective performers are adaptable. They embrace needed change and modify their behavior when appropriate to achieve organizational objectives. They are effective in the face of uncertainty.

Attention To Detail: Effective performers observe details, promptly catch and rectify small mistakes, delivering high-quality, accurate work.

Inclusion: Effective performers create and participate in an inclusive environment. They value and respect diversity, and foster a sense of belonging for all individuals.

Team Player: Effective performers are team oriented. They identify with the larger team and their role within it. They prioritize the collective success of the team over personal achievements.

Informal Communication: Effective performers clearly and articulately convey information to others in casual or informal situations. They understand that communication happens through verbal and nonverbal cues, and are able to interpret body language accurately and use it appropriately.

Resilience: Effective performers are able to recover from mistakes or adjust easily to change. They sustain efforts to do or achieve something despite difficulties, failure, or opposition.

Professionalism: Effective performers conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with organizational values, policies, and standards. This requires a commitment to integrity, ethical conduct, and respect for diversity, as well as the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders in a professional and courteous manner.

Red White & Blue Thrift is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

M&M Management is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We’re dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and designing employee experiences that contribute to your growth as much as you do to ours. We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and supportive of all individuals. We encourage qualified individuals with disabilities to apply and will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that they have equal access to employment opportunities