Senior Accountant

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries•Irvine, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant will be a key member of the finance team, responsible for financial reporting, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. The role requires a strong background in financial and cost accounting, with emphasis on standard costing, as well as experience in percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition. The Senior Accountant will also play a critical role in the preparation and review of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow), providing accurate and timely information to support decision-making and ensure compliance with accounting standards. This position is located in Irvine, California. No relocation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/CMA preferred but not required).
Strong understanding of financial and cost accounting with standard costing experience.
Hands-on experience with percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition.
Proficiency in P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow preparation and review.
ERP experience.
Intermediate/Advanced Excel required.
Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and accuracy.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
Commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

CPA/CMA preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Support month-end close, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
Monitor KPIs, highlight trends, and analyze unexpected variances.
Provide timely financial insights and recommendations for business decisions.
Perform and oversee cost accounting, standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
Apply and monitor POC revenue recognition in alignment with accounting standards.
Ensure compliance with ASC 606/IFRS 15 and internal accounting policies.
Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly financial review cycles.
Develop and maintain financial models that support strategic initiatives.
Prepare cash flow analyses, business activity reports, and forecasting tools.
Support ERP system utilization and reporting enhancements.
Identify process efficiencies and standardization opportunities.
Collaborate with operations, engineering, sales, and leadership teams to drive financial visibility.
Ensure accuracy and timely completion of ad-hoc reports, dashboards, and analytics.