Woodland Hills, United States
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant is responsible for handling day-to-day and month-end tasks within the accounting department, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and management of accounting systems. This position also requires a level of independent thinking and analytical skills to allow for problem-solving capabilities. The Senior Accountant is also responsible for creating and preparing various accounting related reports.
Roles and Responsibility (list in order of importance)
· Manage the accounting for assigned subsidiaries, including ensuring all journal entries are recorded, accounts are reconciled, and financial statement analysis is performed.
· Prepare accurate, timely journal entries in accordance with our established schedule and with input from the rest of the accounting department.
· Conduct monthly and quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance.
· Provide support for the annual financial statement audit and SOX testing.
· Prepare variance explanations as part of the monthly close process for assigned areas.
· Work closely with the accounts payable department to ensure proper G/L coding of bills.
· Assist with requests from the FP&A department, including reporting on actuals.
· Analyze financial statements for discrepancies and other issues that should be brought to the Senior Accounting Managers’ attention.
· Play a key role in general process improvements.
· Assist in documentation and monitoring of internal controls.
· Help develop new hire trainings and document accounting policies and procedures.
· Support other ad hoc analyses and projects, as needed.
Required Qualifications
Years of Experience in Related Field: 2 - 3 years related accounting experience required
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
Technical/Specialized Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook and Word
· Strong Microsoft Excel skills
· NetSuite experience preferred
Other:
· Ability to multi-task effectively, demonstrating a strong attention to detail
· Someone with a proactive approach and the ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
· A strong work ethic and exceptional organization skills
· Proven ability to perform under deadlines