Sr. Accountant Staff

PAQ•Lodi, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant Staff applies accounting principles to financial issues and transactions, ensures accurate financial reporting, and supports month-end and year-end close processes. The role prepares audit-ready journal entries and general ledger reconciliations, participates in annual and specialized audits, and collaborates with other departments to resolve accounting issues, analyze financial results, and uphold financial reporting standards. This is an on-site position at PAQ, Inc.’s RSC Lodi location and reports to the Accounting Manager. It is a regular, full-time, exempt position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Over five years of accounting experience.
Strong understanding and working knowledge of GAAP.
Familiarity with accounting software such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Great Plains, or Business Central.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office for financial analysis, reporting, and presentations; intermediate skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of applicable accounting policies, procedures, and regulations for accurate and compliant financial reporting.
General understanding of end-to-end retail operations, from merchandise procurement through sale and invoice matching.
Strong leadership skills and dedication to achieving results.
Self-motivated, able to work independently or with a team, and maintains a positive mindset.
Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to meet and exceed deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Collaborative, innovative, flexible, and adept at building organizational relationships.
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing directives and timelines and produce accurate deliverables in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Oral presentation and professional writing skills.
Ability to perform accurate calculations and manage financial data precisely.
Ability to review financial documents for accuracy and completeness and identify discrepancies in journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
Ability to handle sensitive financial information with integrity and confidentiality.
Ability to adapt to new software, processes, and changes in policies and regulations.
Ability to lead implementation projects involving new procedures and systems.
Ability to work flexible hours, including some weekends and holidays, as needed.

Nice To Haves

CPA or working toward obtaining a CPA license.
Microsoft Dynamics – Great Plains knowledge.

Responsibilities

Supervise and assist with the period-end financial close process.
Oversee, support, and review the accounting team’s daily and weekly tasks, including journal entry review.
Supervise and assist with month-end inventory reconciliation and gross profit reporting.
Review and investigate accounting entries and financial data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
Enhance accounting processes and procedures.
Conduct technical accounting research and document new and existing policies and procedures.
Create, document, and improve department procedures.
Assist with financial and tax audits, including interacting with external auditors and providing support and explanations of general ledger balances and accounting practices and guidelines.
Participate in cross-functional projects and provide financial expertise.
Perform profit-and-loss and balance-sheet fluctuation analysis.
Maintain separation of duties and ensure work complies with company, state, and federal accounting practices and applicable laws, regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Maintain and review lease-related accounts, including communicating with property managers to obtain details.
Prepare and file sales and use taxes.
Prepare ad hoc reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.