Accountant III

About the Role

We're seeking a Senior Accountant to join a high-performing finance team where you'll gain exposure to financial reporting, consolidations, transfer pricing, process improvement initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration across a global business. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working with large data sets, solving complex challenges, and contributing to a best-in-class finance organization.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial analyses
• Partner with Accounting, Tax, Finance, and Cost Accounting teams to support accurate and timely financial reporting
• Prepare management reports and provide meaningful analysis of financial results, trends, and variances
• Support consolidation and reporting processes across multiple entities and business units
• Maintain and analyze transfer pricing data while assisting with intercompany accounting activities
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies, ensuring accuracy and compliance across financial records
• Assist with capital project accounting and fixed asset reporting activities
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
• Leverage Excel, ERP systems, and reporting tools to analyze large data sets and drive informed business decisions
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance reporting accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls
• Participate in special projects and initiatives that support the continued growth and evolution of the finance organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience within a large corporation or public accounting environment
• Strong general ledger accounting experience, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large volumes of financial data
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and departments

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP, JD Edwards (JDE), Cognos, or other large ERP systems
• Exposure to consolidations, transfer pricing, fixed assets, or audit support
• Experience using Power Query or other advanced data analysis tools
• Background in a large public company or public accounting environment
• CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA designation
• Experience supporting process improvement or finance transformation initiatives

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $40.00/hr.

Schedule

This is a Contract position based out of Carlsbad, CA. The role is fully onsite.