Senior Accountant
Cosasco · Santa Fe Springs, CA · 3 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
Duties/Responsibilities
- Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Consolidate financial data for reporting to management, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and areas of concern.
- Maintain the general ledger by posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accuracy.
- Monitor and review account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Absorb month-end and year-end closing procedures.
- Collaborate with management to develop annual budgets and financial forecasts.
- Monitor accrual financial performance against budgeted figures, explaining variances.
- Analyze financial data to provide insights into the company’s financial performance and suggest areas for improvement.
- Support strategic decision-making by conducting various financial analysis.
- Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, laws, and regulations.
- Prepare and submit necessary tax filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare and assist with preparation of audit PBC requests and questions to internal and external auditors during financial audits.
- Provide documentation and explanations for audit inquiries.
- Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in accounting processes.
- Implement best practices to streamline procedures and improve accuracy.
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as finance, operations, and legal, to support overall business objectives.
Requirements
- To confirm to US export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the US Government.
- Proficient in spoken and written English.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- CPA designation is highly preferred.
- Proven experience as an accountant, with increasing levels of responsibility.
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency in using accounting software and ERP systems; advanced excel skills.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Problem-solving mindset and adaptability to changing business requirements.