Senior Accountant, General Accounting

See’s Candies•South San Francisco, CA

About The Position

This position is responsible for overseeing and executing key accounting functions, including month-end close, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and financial reporting, as well as corporate insurance renewals and claims administration. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, financial analysis, and insurance reporting, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and continuous process improvement. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $90,000-$105,000 annually. however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with a minimum of 3+ years of general accounting experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including building and maintaining templates, PivotTables, lookups, and nested formulas
Proven ability to work with large datasets and perform complex data analysis.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
High attention to detail with strong analytical capabilities.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating effectively in a team environment to meet deadlines.
Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Team -oriented mindset with a willingness to support colleagues as needed.
Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to change in a proactive and positive manner

Nice To Haves

experience with Workday Financials and corporate insurance claims/reporting is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including account analysis, preparation of journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations, with a primary focus on compensation, benefits, and other assigned accounts.
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports
Assist in preparing monthly variance analysis reports, including commentary comparing actual results to prior periods.
Support corporate insurance processes, including annual renewals, claims management, and issuance of Certificates of Insurance (COIs).
Provide audit support for internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries.
Partner with cross-functional teams (FP&A, HR, Operations) to ensure accurate financial reporting
Evaluate existing processes, identify improvement opportunities, and implement enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate with the Business Analyst to troubleshoot ERP system issues.
Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned by management.