Sr. Accountant

Irvine Company•Irvine, CA

12d•$101,300 - $120,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day general and administrative accounting operations within the Financial Services department including preparation of key financial records, ensuring accurate and timely journal entries for month-end close, ongoing reconciliations, and financial reporting, while maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Requirements

Strong financial modeling skills utilizing Microsoft Excel and or Google Sheets.
Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving
Proficient in SAP accounting software a plus.
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting or finance preferred
5+ years of progressive accounting experience

Responsibilities

Prepare general and administrative (e.g., payroll-related, Company-wide allocations, etc.) journal entries and supporting details for senior management review, ensuring timely and accurate closing of the books.
Perform ongoing reconciliations between various financial systems. Confirm postings and proactively identify and resolve issues.
Develop and maintain internal control policies and procedures to ensure the integrity of financial entries and reporting.
Prepare management financial reporting packages as well as monthly and annual variance analyses and explanations.
Prepare, review, and analyze key metrics and trends to provide insights to management to support strategic decision-making.
Work with key stakeholders and assist with developing the annual budget and ongoing forecasts.
Analyze financial data and ensure financial statements and reports are accurate, complete, and prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Coordinate and assist with internal and external audits, and serve as liaison to external auditors.
Maintain internal controls and ongoing focus on improving accounting processes to safeguard Company assets.
Work closely with other departments to support overall business goals and objectives and continuously identify areas within the department for increased efficiency and process enhancements.