Senior Staff Accountant
Mrlp Llp•Long Beach, CA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of the company, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and assisting with month-end and year-end close activities. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to reconcile accounts, analyze financial data, support audits, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- 3–6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
- Experience with general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across departments.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States now and in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Public accounting experience preferred.
- CPA certification or CPA candidate preferred.
- Knowledge in MS Business Central is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and record journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Lead assigned areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances.
- Analyze financial results and provide explanations for significant fluctuations.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
- Support annual financial statement audits, tax compliance, and other regulatory filings.
- Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
- Review and monitor transactions to ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
- Partner with operations and department managers to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
- Assist with cash management, treasury activities, and bank reconciliations as needed.
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities by providing financial data and analysis.
- Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency within the accounting function.
- Assist with system implementations, upgrades, and process documentation.
- Perform special projects and ad hoc analyses as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Professional Development Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
