Senior Staff Accountant

Regal Executive Search

Los Angeles, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Policies, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Balance Sheet, Banking Services, Best Practices, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Corporate Policies, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Accounting, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Systems, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Head of Finance, Income Statements, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Levels, Inventory Reports, Major Accounts, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Organizational Skills, People Management, Policy Development, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Request for Information (RFI), Team Player, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT


JOB SUMMARY:

Looking for a talented Senior Accountant to join their fun, hard-working team of results-driven, creative and collaborative people! 

Reporting into the CFO, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for executing month end and year-end financial close efforts and preparing complete and accurate accounting records for all major balance sheet accounts and operating expenses


THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Experience with banking compliance (reporting receivables, inventory levels, bank certificates, etc.)
• Perform month-end close activities by preparing account reconciliations and supporting schedules, including accruals, account reconciliations, intercompany reporting and balancing across companies and financial statement development: balance sheet, income statement and cash flow report preparation.
• Ensure all reconciliations are completed in a timely and accurate manner and that all known and unknown reconciling items are handled in accordance with the Company account reconciliation policy.
• Manage the financial input into the Financial Reporting system and ensure proper controls and procedures exist related to this system to ensure reporting of accurate and timely financial data.
• Analyze results, perform monthly variance analysis and prepare reports of actual results versus budget results to Accounting / Finance team.
• Ensure financial statements and financial accounting practices are in compliance with GAAP.
• Guide best practices in reporting, accounting and internal controls.
• Work synonymously with the Accounting team to ensure that all financial information and schedules are accurate and prepared timely to support the continued growth of the Company.
• Partner with the CFO / Controller to develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
• Engage and partner with other accounting/finance team members as well as other departments as needed to resolve accounting questions and issues quickly.
• Support external auditors and other vendor requests for information.

Complete special projects as assigned by the Accounting / Finance Team.


THE SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required, CPA certification a huge plus.
• 4 or more years of experience in Accounting or Finance related areas, including supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and a thorough theoretical understanding of Accounting and Finance.
• Excellent PC skills including Excel and Word; Large ERP experience a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills - conceptual thinker, inquisitive problem solver, attention to detail.
• Experience working with multiple business units within a company.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of financial systems and financial data flows.
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Organized and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

 

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