Senior Staff Accountant

Financial Statement Services • Santa Ana, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Who We Are: Opening its doors over 45 years ago, FSSI is a leading document outsourcing company servicing Fortune 500 companies in the financial, banking, insurance and billing industries across the U.S. We are currently looking for a Senior Staff Accountant with strong technical accounting expertise and a highly analytical, systems-savvy mindset to join our team in Santa Ana, CA. This role is responsible for core accounting functions including account reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, audit support, and preparation of financial reports. However, this position goes beyond the traditional monthly close and financial statement preparation. We’re looking for someone who uses data to tell a story, proactively analyzes trends and variances, and identifies opportunities to improve processes and reporting efficiency. The ideal candidate is naturally curious, asks “why” behind processes, and is motivated to bring forward new ideas and better ways of working rather than simply executing tasks. If this sounds like you, we would love for you to apply! Schedule: This role requires full-time, onsite presence, Monday through Friday, at our Santa Ana, CA location.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• Minimum 4 or more years’ work experience in accounting
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in accounting or MBA is a plus.
• Manufacturing or cost accounting exposure and experience preferred.
• NetSuite experience 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
• Work closely with department leaders to drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, building practical, easy-to-use tools that help turn data into meaningful financial insight.
• 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

Benefits

• Employee Ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): When you join our team, you’re not just an employee—you become an employee-owner, sharing in the success of our company and shaping its future.
• Culture of CARE for our Employees: We offer strong, competitive benefit plans for our employees and their families.
• Industry Leadership: FSSI is a technology-driven leader in document services, focused on providing best-in-class services and dedicated to utilizing industry-leading software and equipment.
• 401(k) & Roth + Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Vacation, sick leave and paid holidays – including your birthday!
• Employee Assistance & Care Programs
• Additional perks & employee award programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level