Senior Accountant

Bristol Farms • Carson, CA

318d

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is an integral Accounting team member, contributing to the closing process and supporting Accounting/Finance in carrying out various monthly responsibilities. The Senior Accountant is expected to have a thorough understanding of the department's fundamental functions and serve as a mentor to other staff members.

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP and willingness to research and determine correct accounting treatment for unusual or unique transactions. Knowledge of IFRS is a plus.
• Must effectively articulate ideas, concepts, and opinions through strong written and verbal communication across multiple levels of the organization.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office products, including advanced skills in Excel.
• Should be able to use critical thinking to research and resolve variances or unexpected results. Potentially, must work with large data sets to reconcile business activities.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while continuously delivering highly accurate work products.
• Proactive and independent. Should not require excessive supervision to complete routine job duties.
• Ability to deal pleasantly and enthusiastically with other members and work well within a team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public accounting with CPA preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Fusion, PBCS Budget, and Planning tool, or experience using similar ERP products not required but preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares assigned monthly general ledger journal entries and reconciliations in Cash, Accounts Receivable, Operating Expense Accruals, and Prepayments while providing relevant support and analysis schedules.
• Maintains lease accounting schedules in accordance with ASC 842.
• Responsible for generating monthly management financial reporting package for distribution to internal Operations and Executive teams.
• Timely filing of periodic sales tax returns with the State of California; accrue use tax as required.
• Reconciles various E-commerce business segments monthly and prepares associated journal entry adjustments as required.
• Reconciles Accounts Receivable activities, ensuring all billings and payments are accurately posted. Review the aging report regularly and prepare bad debt analyses.
• Tracks and ensures compliance with various governmental agencies in renewing annual licenses & permits related to business operations.
• Assists with preparing various quarterly reviews and year-end audit schedules.
• Prepare various ad-hoc reports and analyses as required.
• Cross-trained within other department areas to help provide coverage for time away from work. Assists with creating or maintaining process documentation (SOPs).
• Adheres to the Company's Financial Integrity Policy and maintains financial security and confidentiality by following internal accounting controls.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Food and Beverage Retailers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees