Senior Accountant

ICW Group•San Diego, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant creates and analyzes financial information to provide Management with accurate, useful information for review and decision-making. The role performs and coordinates accounting duties within the Accounting department, ensuring accounting processes are completed thoroughly and accurately in alignment with Company standards. The position supports accounting operations, reconciliations, financial reporting and analysis, close and tax processes, audits, and regulatory examinations. It also leads assigned accounting projects and process-improvement initiatives, researches accounting standards and policies, and provides recommendations to management. This role has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university, with a major or emphasis in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum 5–7 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Intermediate knowledge of General Accounting, A/P, A/R, and/or work in an accountant role.
Experience with automated accounting and financial management systems.
Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and interact effectively with management, employees, and auditors.
Ability to explain complex financial issues to non-financial users.
Ability to work independently and meet stringent deadlines; detail-oriented and highly organized.
Ability to collect, analyze, and summarize data and prepare clear, concise reports.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Ability to support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals, with good consultation and change-management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate accounting issues, identify root causes, and recommend solutions.
Ability to interpret accounting policies, procedures, and regulations and apply professional judgment to complex situations.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Responsibilities

Perform monthly reconciliations and independently resolve reconciliation issues in a timely manner.
Review and verify journal entries and accounting classifications, making corrections as needed to ensure provision accuracy.
Assemble, create, and reconcile month-end accounting entries and resolve discrepancies.
Prepare account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Investigate moderately complex accounting discrepancies, evaluate root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and tax processes.
Communicate accounting concepts, policies, and practices effectively with stakeholders and collaborate with them.
Support internal and external audits and regulatory examinations by coordinating requests, preparing documentation, and responding to inquiries.
Lead and implement process improvements related to financial reporting, analysis, system functionality, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
Follow internal controls to uphold financial security.
Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to teammates on tax provisional inquiries.
Prepare key components of income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and other accounting statements and reports.
Maintain, record, and reconcile accounting information across source systems.
Coordinate special projects, ensure the integrity of accounting information, and develop improved methods and procedures.
Independently analyze complex financial transactions and accounting issues, identify trends and risks, and provide recommendations to management.
Research and interpret accounting standards, policies, and procedures to ensure appropriate accounting treatment and communicate changes effectively.
Coordinate and lead assigned accounting projects and department initiatives, ensuring timely completion of objectives and deliverables.