We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join a leading Company located in the Carson, CA surrounding area.
Salary: $85,000 - $90,000
The Senior Accountant is an integral member of the Accounting team, contributing to the closing process and supporting Accounting/Finance in carrying out various responsibilities throughout the month. The Senior Accountant is expected to have a thorough understanding of the fundamental functions of the department and serve as a mentor to other members of the staff.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares assigned monthly general ledger journal entries and reconciliations in areas such as Cash, Accounts Receivable, Operating Expense Accruals, and Prepayments while providing relevant support and analysis schedules.
- Maintains lease accounting schedules in accordance with ASC 842.
- Responsible for generating a monthly management financial reporting package for distribution to internal Operations and Executive teams.
- Timely filing of periodic sales tax returns with the State of California; accrue use tax as required.
- Reconciles various E-commerce business segments on a monthly basis and prepares associated journal entry adjustments as required.
- Reconciles Accounts Receivable activities, ensuring all billings and payments are accurately posted.
- Regular review of the aging report and preparation of bad debt analysis.
- Tracks and ensures compliance with various governmental agencies in renewing annual licenses & permits related to business operations.
- Assists with preparing various quarterly review and year-end audit schedules.
- Prepare various ad-hoc reports and analyses as required.
- Cross-trained within other areas of the department to help provide coverage for time away from work.
- Assists with creating or maintaining process documentation (SOP's).
- Adheres to the Company's Financial Integrity Policy and maintains financial security and confidentiality by following internal accounting controls.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting from a four-year university.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in accounting with extensive experience in month-end close, preparing journal entries, and general ledger account reconciliations.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in public accounting with CPA preferred but not required.
- Advanced Excel (V-Lookup, X-Lookup, Pivot Tables, IF Statements).
- Working knowledge of Oracle Fusion, PBCS Budget and Planning tool, or experience using similar ERP products is not required but preferred.
- Excellent knowledge of US GAAP and willingness to research and determine correct accounting treatment for unusual or unique transactions.
- Knowledge of IFRS is a plus.
- Must be able to effectively articulate ideas, concepts, and opinions through strong written and verbal communication across multiple levels of the organization.
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products, including advanced skills in Excel.
- Should be able to use critical thinking to research and resolve variances or unanticipated results.
- Must be able to work with large data sets to potentially reconcile business activities.
- Abilitiy to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while continuously delivering highly accurate work product.
- Proactive and independent.
- Should not require excessive supervision to complete routine job duties.
- Ability to deal pleasantly and enthusiastically with other members within the organization and work well within a team environment.
Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.