Sr. Accountant General Ledger
Irvine, CA - USA
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant General Ledger supports the integrity and accuracy of the companys financial reporting processes through ownership of general ledger accounting reconciliations fixed assets lease accounting and close activities across a multi-entity environment. This role partners closely with the Accounting Manager General Ledger to support timely financial reporting strengthen internal controls and drive continuous process improvement.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support the monthly quarterly and annual financial close process by preparing and reviewing assigned accounting activities accurately and in time.
- Prepare post and review recurring and non-recurring journal entries in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations research reconciling items and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Analyze general ledger activity and financial results to identify variances unusual trends and posting inaccuracies.
- Assist the Accounting Manager General Ledger with close coordination task tracking follow-up on open items and enforcement of close deadlines across assigned accounting areas.
- Support lease accounting activities including maintenance of lease schedules journal entries reconciliations and validation of accounting treatment.
- Manage fixed asset accounting processes including additions disposals depreciation reconciliations and maintenance of supporting schedules.
- Support and review inventory reconciliation activities including variance analysis and resolution of discrepancies between physical counts and financial records.
- Assist with accounting-related compliance activities including business licenses use tax property tax filings audit requests and other required reporting.
- Coordinate with cross-functional partners including Accounts Payable Operations Legal and campus leadership to resolve accounting issues and obtain required financial information.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules responding to information requests and maintaining accurate supporting documentation.
- Identify and implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency accuracy and effectiveness of accounting operations reconciliations and financial reporting.
- Support accounting system implementations process documentation policy updates and other special projects as assigned.
Qualifications :
Education Experience Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field required.
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience preferably in a corporate or general ledger accounting environment.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP accrual accounting reconciliations and financial close processes.
- Experience with multi-entity accounting environments preferred.
- Experience with lease accounting fixed assets inventory reconciliations and audit support preferred.
- Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP NetSuite Coupa or similar platforms.
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables lookup functions reconciliations and data analysis.
- CPA or CPA-track preferred.
- Strong analytical organizational communication and problem-solving skills with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
Additional Information :
We Offer:
- Medical Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- 2 Weeks starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
- 10 paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
- 401K with a Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance at 1xs your annual salary
- Leadership development and training for career advancement
- Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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