Senior Accountant

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade authenticate vault and sell millions of record-setting collectibles all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible trading cards autographs comic books coins video games event tickets and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA PCGS Beckett SGC and Card Ladder.

Since our founding in 1986 we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana California and offices in New Jersey Texas Florida Japan Shanghai Hong Kong Canada Mexico Germany and France.

We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Finance and Accounting team to be a hands-on contributor to the accounting process for one of our brands and a key contributor to our financial foundation. We need someone who thrives in the details and sees the bigger picture—someone eager to roll up their sleeves while building the scalable SOX-compliant processes of the future. This isn't just about managing the books—it's about leveraging AI and automation to transform our month-end close into a high-speed high-accuracy engine.

You’ll report to Director of Accounting and work from our Santa Ana CA office headquarters. Hybrid candidates will also be considered. We believe that there is significant value in in-person collaboration. If you live within a 1 hour commuting distance to one of our offices you will be required to be onsite most of the time. This will be discussed further as part of the recruiting process.

What You'll Do:

• Drive the Close: Work closely with the Accounting Manager and corporate accounting team to execute the month-end close process across multiple subsidiaries and business lines including intercompany eliminations cash accruals fixed assets prepaids and payroll

• Shorten the Cycle: Leverage AI-driven tools and software to automate manual workflows with a goal of significantly reducing our days-to-close

• Compliance & SOX: Operate and continuously improve internal controls in a fast-moving environment—maintaining current compliance with external audit requirements while helping to uplevel our processes with an eye toward future SOX readiness

• Collaborative Analysis: Partner with the Finance & Strategy team to perform deep-dive fluctuation analysis across the income statement balance sheet and statement of cash flows to explain the "why" behind the numbers

• Audit Support: Serve as a key contributor to our annual external audits preparing and reviewing audit documentation to ensure it is thorough and audit-ready before submission

• Mentorship: Help elevate those around you—sharing knowledge reviewing work and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence

Who You Are:

• The "Builder" Mentality: You aren't satisfied with "the way it's always been done." You enjoy creating new processes and finding efficiencies in a high-growth environment

• High Agency & Bias for Action: You don't wait for a roadmap; you create one. You take full ownership of your work proactively identifying bottlenecks and solving them before they become issues

• Systems Savvy: You have solid familiarity with modern ERPs and a genuine interest in accounting technology and AI tools. You understand how data flows through a system and how to make it work harder for you

• Technical Foundations: Strong command of US GAAP and hands-on experience with intercompany accounting across multiple subsidiaries

• Detail-Oriented & Scalable: Organized precise and able to juggle competing priorities without dropping the ball. You build documentation that stands up to the scrutiny of Big 4 auditors and IPO requirements

• Communicator: A collaborative team player with strong communication skills. You can translate complex accounting entries into meaningful insights for stakeholders in Finance and Operations

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of accounting experience (a mix of Big 4 public accounting and industry is preferred)

• CPA license or active CPA candidate

• NetSuite experience is a strong plus but solid proficiency in a similar modern ERP (e.g. Sage Intacct Oracle SAP) is required.

• Advanced Excel skills

• Experience with ERP implementation or significant system migrations is highly valued

• Prior experience in a public company company preparing for an IPO or navigating rigorous external audits

Salary Range: 

The salary range for this position is $102000-$138000. Actual compensation on this range varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including location job level experience and skill set. This role may be eligible for bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation please ask your recruiter for details.

Reasons To Join Us:

• Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical Dental and Vision

• Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility commuter and educational assistance benefits

• 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals

• Vacation: All salaried employees are eligible for flexible time-off

• Holiday Pay: All regular full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays

• Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions

• Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs

• Fun Working Environment: Our team members are invited to participate in celebrations holiday events and team building activities

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ethnicity ancestry religion national origin gender sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age citizenship marital or parental status disability veteran status or other class protected by applicable law. We believe that a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills will better service the diverse community of collectors we support.

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What We Do

Collectors has multiple business lines that grade authenticate and sell millions of high-value record-setting collectibles. We're the leader in third-party authentication and grading services for high-value collectibles including trading cards (Professional Sports Authenticator and Card Ladder) coins (Professional Coin Grading Services) video games (Wata) event tickets autographs and memorabilia and with your help we can continue to grow rapidly. Our goal is to make the joy of collecting accessible to everyone - collectors looking to complete their set inventors looking to maximize the value of their collection and anyone who’s looking to preserve a game card or coin that reminds them of fond memories in their lives. We’re entering an exciting new stage of growth as a result of our acquisition in 2021 led by entrepreneur and sports card collector Nat Turner D1 Capital Partners L.P. and Cohen Private Ventures in addition to renowned athletes and collectors. We’re investing in scalable modern infrastructure to support the maturation of the industry increasing value of collectibles and demand for our services. Help us build a tech-enabled business for collectors. Our services span collectible coins trading cards video games event tickets autographs and memorabilia through our subsidiaries which include Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA) Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS) Wata Certified Coin Exchange (CCE) Collectors Corner Set Registry Collectors.com and the Long Beach Expo collectibles trade show. Since our founding in 1986 we have graded and authenticated more than 80 million items. We employ over 1000 people across our Santa Ana CA headquarters New Jersey Seattle Hong Kong Paris Shanghai and Tokyo.

Why Work With Us

Collectors has long been the global leader in third-party authentication grading and valuation services for collectibles. This gives us the chance to disrupt the industry by applying technological advances to our services. We strive to be the most innovative organization in collectibles building an ecosystem that celebrates the joy of collecting

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