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Senior Accountant

Jerry Leigh of California

On-siteLos Angeles, CAseniorPosted 2h ago

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

  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

  • Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.

  • Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.

  • Analyze financial results and explain variances to management.

  • Prepare supporting schedules for external audits and tax reporting.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

  • Reconcile inventory subledgers to the general ledger.

  • Partner with operations to improve inventory accuracy and manufacturing efficiencies.

  • Assist with inventory counts and cycle count programs.

Internal Controls & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.

  • Identify opportunities to strengthen financial processes and improve efficiency.

  • Support annual financial statement audits and coordinate requests from external auditors.

  • Assist with sales and use tax, property tax, and other regulatory reporting as needed.

Operational Support

  • Collaborate with production, purchasing, billing, and customer support teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

  • Support AP/AR functions

  • Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

  • 5-8 years of accounting experience

  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.

  • Coordinated and supported AP and AR transactions.

  • Experience with cost accounting and inventory accounting.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

  • Experience with ERP systems.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.