Senior Accountant, North America

Metagenics•Aliso Viejo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Accountant will play a key role in managing the transactional business of Metagenics North America Region for all General Accounting items (i.e. non-Revenue, AR and AP). This will include Cash, Prepaids, Fixed Assets, Investments/Equity, Accruals (T&E, Payroll, Commissions), Notes Receivable/Payable, Intercompany accounts, FX and other items as needed. This includes identifying, recording, and reporting financial transactions, assisting in month-end close, reconciling accounts, conducting technical accounting research, and working with other Regions to align processes as needed. This role emphasizes continuous process improvements and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

Minimum bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
5+ years prior accounting experience in a corporate or similar environment (CPA or public experience is a plus)
Strong knowledge of GAAP requirements
Proficient with Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of Power BI
Microsoft Dynamics D365 experience a plus
Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills are essential
Ability to work well with others in a team environment
Ability to work professionally with both internal and external customers
Ability to work overtime as needed (month-end close)
Ability to work in a fast paced environment under tight deadlines
Excellent multi-tasking skills with ability to maintain high quality and accurate work product
Demonstrated success working in a complex organization with high volume transaction activities
Excellent project management skills, including the ability to balance multiple priorities
Strong analytical skills, good judgment, and results orientation are all necessary

Nice To Haves

CPA or public experience is a plus
Microsoft Dynamics D365 experience a plus

Responsibilities

Preparation of routine journal entries
Preparation of monthly account reconciliations
Assist with or perform bank reconciliations and work with IT to go-live with bank process improvements related to automating bank reconciliations
Download Concur transactions related to employee T&E and upload results into D365 (work with Concur and/or IT to identify technology/process improvements related to this)
Account for monthly Fixed Assets (CIP) in D365 Projects module and work with IT/Finance & Accounting to develop reports for CIP from this module
Develop monthly process to work with Global teams to ensure assets are timely capitalized out of CIP to Fixed Assets
Maintain the company’s lease portfolio, ensuring accurate classification, amortization schedules, and ROU asset calculations
Reconcile intercompany accounts with Canada/Clinic/Others and ensure they are eliminated in NAM consolidation
Work with NAM to properly record sales commissions each month
Assist in maintaining the general ledger and adherence to use of main accounts for NAM
Work with NAM FP&A to ensure all accruals are accurately captured at month-end
Utilize technology to automate processes, enhance efficiency, and improve accuracy
Collaborating with IT and other departments to leverage technology in financial reporting and analysis.
Performing technical accounting research, document findings, and propose appropriate accounting treatment as needed
Completion of special projects and Adhoc reporting as assigned
Support year-end audit process as an integral team member
Foster team attitude within Accounting Groups across all Regions
Become a trusted business partner for NAM Operations as they interact with Accountin

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision
Annual employer HSA (Health Savings Account) funding for eligible employees who elect an HSA medical plan
STD, LTD, Basic Life AD&D coverage
401k + employer matching
Vacation and Sick Time
2 Volunteer Days off per year
Emergency evacuation time off
11 paid company holidays
1 Floating holiday to celebrate your birthday or important religious/holiday to you
Quarterly product allowance to use towards your favorite Metagenics products!
Product discount
Peer to peer recognition programs & more!