Senior Accountant

About the role

Maintains integrity of accounting information and systems, in accordance with standards and rules under GAAP, as well as other regulating bodies. Reconciles, analyzes and synthesizes financial data from business operations. Plays an active role in preparation of public financial statements, including balance sheet, income statements, SEC filings, DOI reports and other regulatory reports. May evaluate or support the evaluation of company and regional profitability, efficiency and product performance. May evaluate the effects of changes in accounting regulations on Company's financial statements and accounting controls. Executes accounting policy and procedures and participates in internal and external audits.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex accounting activities to maintain complete and accurate general ledger.
• Researches, as necessary, new pronouncements for reporting.
• Reviews and identifies trends or issues and the related sources to make recommendations for change.
• Prepares journal entries and reconciles ledger accounts, and performs monthly and quarterly fluctuation analysis.
• Interface and assists with internal and external audit.
• Led special projects including process improvement initiatives.
• Plays key role in monthly and quarterly close process.
• Performs account analysis to assist with ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Identifies errors and risks that could have a financial impact on the company’s financial statements in accordance with company policies, US GAAP and in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.
• Communicates with multiple levels in the organization and escalates issues to appropriate management.
• Presents and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports; ensures financial information has been recorded accurately.
• Analyzes offshore production against Service Level Agreements (SLA) to identify issues with substandard quality, turn-around time and productivity and suggests solutions to management team.
• Trains or assists the Trainer in conducting offshore and onshore training.
• Prepares and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports; ensures financial information has been recorded accurately.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; MBA preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Prefers 2+ years of experience working with non-domestic based accounting teams.
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work - Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge in the interpretation and application of accounting principles and practices under US GAAP. Knowledge of IFRS a plus.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office.
• Large ERP Software experience, Oracle preferred.
• Hyperion experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Judgment and Decision Making - Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Skills

• CPA desired but not required.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $72,125 - 120,150 Annually.
• Note that the following statements only apply to candidates who will be working from an unincorporated area within Los Angeles County.
• First American will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws (e.g., the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act).
• By choice, we don’t simply accept individuality – we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First culture is inclusive for all employees - not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it's the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work.
• First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.
• Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.