Accountant Sr - El Segundo, CA

Kinecta Federal Credit Union•Manhattan Beach, CA

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is responsible for recording accounting transactions accurately, and in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (USGAAP). The Senior Accountant is also responsible for analyzing, researching, and reporting accounting transactions. This position requires advanced knowledge of accounting principles including, but not limited to, maintaining, and reconciling general ledger accounts, investigative out-of-balances, and assisting with the monthly close process. The Senior Accountant may be required to analyze costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to explain fluctuations and trends. This job requires a certain degree of creativity and latitude to successfully complete assigned task. This job typically will be assigned to a specific division or department of the Credit Union or their wholly owned subsidiaries.

Requirements

Thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
Solid understanding of accrual-based accounting
Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Excellent written and oral communication and cross-functional skills
Ability to analyze and solve problems.
Ability to read and interpret financial and statistical data, information, and documents.
Ability to interact with staff, members and others encountered in the course of work.
Ability to learn and apply new information or skills.
Ability to perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks with ability to shift focus as priorities change.
Ability to work under intensive deadlines.
Self-starter who successfully juggles multiple tasks and projects through completion
System and data savviness with strong working knowledge of relational databases, as well as mainframe-based databases.
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
5+ years of accounting experience.
Experience with account reconciliations and journal entry preparation.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for general accounting functions to support accurate and timely accounting month-end close, including reviewing transactional sources and verification of system interfaces where applicable to ensure data integrity.
Responsible for implementing ASC 842, the new lease accounting standard.
Responsible for the month-end close process for one or more entities.
Prepares monthly reconciliations including researching and resolving discrepancies.
Researches and explains fluctuations in income, expenses, assets, and liabilities monthly.
Works closely with other departments in maintaining the accuracy of activities being posted in the general ledger.
Identifies and implements various process improvement opportunities to increase efficiencies.
Assists the department in internal, external, and regulatory audits.
Prepares ad hoc analysis as required.
Documents accounting processes and relevant desk procedures. Updates documentation, as necessary.
Supports various key organizational and departmental projects, both system and process related. Serves as key subject matter expert for projects impacting general accounting.