Sr. Accountant

Iteris•Santa Ana, CA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Iteris is seeking a Sr. Accountant to be an integral part of the accounting team. Reporting to the Supervisor of General Accounting, this role will mainly focus on payroll and inventory and be responsible for the day-to-day operations and month-end close process. This includes journal entries, general account reconciliations, flux analysis, and accruals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting or related field
Over five (5) years of accounting experience
Working experience with U.S. GAAP
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills
Experience with ERP systems, i.e., Oracle, SAP, etc.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organization skills
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Able to communicate with professionals at all levels
Able to work independently and take initiative
Able to adapt to changing priorities
Able to work on multiple projects with accuracy and efficiency while meeting deadlines
Detail-oriented
A team player

Nice To Haves

Experience with payroll and inventory is preferred
Public accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

Record and reconcile all payroll related journal entries, including biweekly payrolls, PTO activity, bonus accruals, and other payroll adjustments
Own the inventory month-end close processes, including recording cost & receipt accounting entries, inventory reserves, product return allowances, PPV capitalization, and other related inventory tasks
Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of journal entries, accruals, expense allocations and account reconciliations
Partner with supply chain, finance, HR, and other cross-functional teams on accruals and other accounting-related matters
Prepare and review month-end flux analysis
Prepare and file multi-state sales and use tax returns, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional requirements and timely remittance
Create and review Oracle accounting processes on a weekly basis
Responsible for the quality, accuracy, timeliness and documentation of account reconciliations
Assist with auditor requests related to quarterly reviews, annual financial statement, and overhead audits
Improve, develop and implement documentation and processes related to areas of responsibility
Assist with ad-hoc analysis and other special projects