
Senior Accountant
Jerry Leigh of California
Job description
Position Summary:
The Senior Accountant will play a key role in maintaining the integrity of the Company's financial records, supporting month-end close activities, AP/AR, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and providing financial insights to business leaders.
Job Responsibilities - Other duties may be assigned
Financial Reporting & General Accounting
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Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
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Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
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Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
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Analyze financial results and explain variances to management.
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Prepare supporting schedules for external audits and tax reporting.
Manufacturing & Cost Accounting
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Reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger.
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Partner with operations to improve inventory accuracy and manufacturing efficiencies.
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Assist with inventory counts and cycle count programs.
Internal Controls & Compliance
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Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
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Identify opportunities to strengthen financial processes and improve efficiency.
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Support annual financial statement audits and coordinate requests from external auditors.
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Assist with sales and use tax, property tax, and other regulatory reporting as needed.
Operational Support
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Collaborate with production, purchasing, billing, and customer support teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
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Support AP/AR functions
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Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
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5-8 years of accounting experience
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Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
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Coordinated and supported AP and AR transactions.
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Experience with cost accounting and inventory accounting.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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Experience with ERP systems.
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Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.