Senior Accountant
About The Position
The Senior Accountant will perform a broad range of accounting functions for California Steel Industries in Fontana, California. The role owns the month-end and year-end close, prepares and reviews reconciliations and financial reporting, and supports budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cost accounting, treasury, and payroll accounting. The Senior Accountant uses SAP for reporting, analysis, reconciliations, and close activities, while driving process improvements and automation. The role also supports audits, internal controls, operations, and cost-improvement efforts. Safety is a priority, and the position is expected to lead and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including financial close and GAAP.
- At least 2 years of SAP experience.
- Ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
- Effective communication of complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
- Collaborative approach and ability to build strong working relationships across departments.
- Ability to identify issues, analyze financial data, and implement effective solutions.
- Accountability for responsibilities and consistently accurate, timely results.
- Proactive identification of process-improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
- Sound financial and business judgment in decision-making.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing or industrial accounting experience, preferably in steel or heavy industry.
- Experience with SAP ERP, financial reporting tools, and large-scale ERP environments.
- Active CPA or CPA candidate.
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
Responsibilities
- Own month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and analyses.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
- Prepare financial and compliance reporting in accordance with GAAP.
- Support forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and cost accounting activities.
- Perform treasury activities, including cash reconciliations and forecasting.
- Perform payroll reconciliations and ensure timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Use SAP for financial reporting, accounting analysis, reconciliations, and close activities.
- Drive continuous improvement, automation, and SAP process efficiencies.
- Support internal and external audits and internal control compliance.
- Provide analytical support to operations and other departments.
- Drive cost-improvement efforts across all aspects of the business.
- Perform other duties as deemed necessary.
- Lead and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
