Senior Accountant

Financial Statement Services, Inc•Santa Ana, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FSSI, a leading document outsourcing company with over 45 years of experience servicing Fortune 500 companies in the financial, banking, insurance, and billing industries across the U.S., is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant. This role is based in Santa Ana, CA, and requires strong technical accounting expertise and a highly analytical, systems-savvy mindset. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for core accounting functions, including account reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, audit support, and financial report preparation. The ideal candidate is a proactive, curious, and hands-on accountant who is comfortable using technology to enhance processes and reporting. This position may also provide guidance to accounting staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
Minimum 4 or more years’ work experience in accounting.
NetSuite experience required.
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
Advanced Excel skills (e.g. Pivot tables, lookups, data analysis).
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly communicate with all levels of management.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and follow tasks through to completion.
Curious mindset with a desire to understand the "why” behind the numbers.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Effective communicator who is able to collaborate across departments.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing or cost accounting exposure and experience preferred.
Nexus sales tax experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with FSSI's established accounting policies while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and controls.
Consistently demonstrate ownership of monthly bank and balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
Prepare month-end closing journal entries.
Prepare and analyze monthly financial statement package.
Partner with department leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Analyze financial results and identify trends.
Ensure accuracy of fixed asset system, which includes reconciliation to general ledger and monthly recording of depreciation expense.
Provide guidance and support for accounts payable & accounts receivable functions, as needed.
Assist with all external audits.
Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
Perform other duties as assigned.